The Duce of Italian Social Republic (Italian: Duce della Repubblica Sociale Italiana) colloquially referred to in English as the Duce of Italy, is the head of state, supreme commander-in-chief of the Italian Armed Forces. At the apex of the Fascist Republic’s power structure is the Duce, who has vast formal powers and no term limits. He is chosen by a body composed of elected members — the Tribunes of the Comitia Legionum, elected by all PNF members. Both the powers of the office and his partially uncontested leadership, ensure that Duce Italo Debalti is Italy's paramount leader. Under the constitution, the Duce is Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, giving him the power to appoint commanders. The office is held, by law, custom and nature of the political system, in conjunction with th