Deputy Prime Minister
| Basic: |
| A deputy prime minister is a type of cabinet officer and prime minister. |
| A deputy prime minister is a type of profession. |
| Documentation: |
| Comment: A deputy prime minister is second in command to the #$primeminister. DPMs fill in for the PMs whenever the PM is absent. DPMs will also often succeed the PMs if the PM unexpectedly resigns or dies. |