The Prime Minister of the Marit Island Federation (Dutch: Minister-President van de Marit Eilanden Federatie) is the head of government and of the Federal Cabinet of the Marit Island Federation. The position was established in the 2075 Constitution to combat a powerful president. For 101 years, the Prime Minister was the most powerful politician in the nation. In constrast with the President who served as the most senior public official, but whose powers were strictly ceremonial. The 2177 Constitution transitioned the country into a semi-presidential system splitting executive power between the President and the Prime Minister and is in current use.