Following Iraq's historic elections, lawmakers engaged in weeks of negotiations to form the nation's first freely elected government in 50 years. They first chose a presidential council, which in turn selected an interim prime minister – the most powerful post in Iraq. He will lead lawmakers in drafting a permanent constitution, paving the way for elections for a permanent government in December 2005. <<< Click on the names at left to learn more about Iraq's leadership. Credits:  CBS News, Associated Press