Brazil operates as a federal republic where the president serves as both head of state and head of government. The president is directly elected by the people for a four-year term and may be re-elected once.
The president appoints a prime minister who oversees day-to-day administration, as well as cabinet ministers who lead various government ministries and agencies.
The National Congress forms the legislative branch, consisting of two houses:
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body, comprising 11 justices appointed by the president with Senate approval.