Brazilian Government
The United States is one of the most developed countries in the world. Brazil, on the other hand, is not. However, both countries do have something in common, their government. The governments are split into 3 different branches: legislative, executive, and judical.
The Legislative Branch
The Federal Legislative branch is composed of 2 Houses: the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. When combined, they are known as the Congress. The Senators represent each of the Brazilian States. Regardless of population, area, wealthness or any other factor, each State elects three Senators. Senators are elected for a eight year term and by the votation of the people. The Chamber of Deputies represent the people. The number of Deputies is proportional to the population of each state, with minimum and maximum limits determined by a law. Deputies are elected for four year terms and is not forbidden to change Parties is desired.
The Executive Branch
Brazil is a Federal Republic. The President of Republic is Chief of State and Chief of Government. This branch will consist of the President and the Cabinet. The president of Brazil as of 2002 is Mr. Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. By his side, he has the cabinet which is made up of ministries, secretaries, and other agencies and offices. The Cabinet is there to balance out financial problems, such as taxing and banking.
The Judical Branch
There are distinct Justices in Brazil. Depending on the nature of the conflict, a case may be filed at State or Federal Justice, since there is no judiciary system in the municipalities. It can also be sent to a Labor or Electoral Justice, maintained by the Federal Jusitce. The competences of each body are defined by the Federal Constitution. This branch consists of 8 different bodies. Some of them are: the Supreme Federal Court, the National Council of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Labor Courts and Judges.