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Brazilian political system

Brazil's political system is a federal republic with three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The President is both head of state and government, elected by popular vote for four-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Congress, consisting of the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate, makes laws and oversees the government, with members elected by proportional representation. The judiciary, led by the Supreme Federal Court, ensures laws comply with the constitution. Brazil's states and municipalities have their own governments, reflecting its decentralized structure. Overall, it's a democratic system balancing national and regional interests.