Which of the following statements about Irish president is NOT true?（ ）
A、He normally acts on the advice of the government.
B、He heads the cabinet and presides over its meetings.
C、He signs and promulgates bills passed by the Oireachtas.
D、He is elected directly by the public for a term of seven years.
【正确答案】：B
【题目解析】：此题考查爱尔兰总统。 The country's head of state, the president, is elected directly by the public for a term of seven years and is eligible for reelection for a second term. The president signs and promulgates bills passed by the Oireachtas（Parliament） and, when so advised by the prime minister（taoiseach）, summons and dissolves the Oireachtas. The president normally acts on the advice of the government but also consults an advisory Council of State in the exercise of certain functions.
