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| President of the Federative Republic of Brazil | |
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| Presidente da República Federativa do Brasil | |
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| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | Palácio da Alvorada |
| Seat | Brasília, Federal District |
| Appointer | Direct election |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once consecutively |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Brazil |
| Formation | 15 November 1889 |
| First holder | Deodoro da Fonseca |
| Deputy | Vice President of Brazil |
| Salary | R$ 30,934.70 monthly |
The President of Brazil (Portuguese: Presidente do Brasil ), officially the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: Presidente da República Federativa do Brasil ), is both the head of state and head of government of Brazil. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces.
History[edit | edit source]
The office of the President of Brazil was established with the proclamation of the Republic of Brazil on 15 November 1889, following a military coup that deposed Emperor Dom Pedro II. The first president was Deodoro da Fonseca, a former marshal in the Brazilian Army.
Election[edit | edit source]
The President of Brazil is elected by direct popular vote using a two-round system. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes in the first round, a second round is held between the two candidates with the most votes. The president serves a term of four years and may be re-elected for one consecutive term.
Powers and Duties[edit | edit source]
The President of Brazil has a wide range of powers and duties, including:
- Appointing the cabinet ministers
- Vetoing legislation
- Issuing executive orders
- Conducting foreign policy
- Commanding the Brazilian Armed Forces
- Granting pardons and amnesty
Residence[edit | edit source]
The official residence of the President of Brazil is the Palácio da Alvorada, located in the capital city of Brasília. The president also has access to the Palácio do Planalto, which serves as the official workplace.
Succession[edit | edit source]
In the event that the president is unable to perform their duties, the Vice President of Brazil assumes the presidency. If both the president and vice president are unable to serve, the President of the Chamber of Deputies, the President of the Federal Senate, and the President of the Supreme Federal Court are next in the line of succession.
List of Presidents[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of individuals who have served as President of Brazil, see List of presidents of Brazil.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Politics of Brazil
- Government of Brazil
- Constitution of Brazil
- Vice President of Brazil
- History of Brazil
References[edit | edit source]
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