Who makes laws in Brazil?

In Brazil, laws are made by the National Congress, which is the legislative branch of the federal government. The National Congress is composed of two chambers: the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate. The Chamber of Deputies is the lower house, and its members are elected by proportional representation. The Federal Senate is the upper house, and its members are elected by a direct vote for eight-year terms, with one-third of the Senate being up for election every four years.

The President of Brazil can also propose laws, and these proposals are then considered by the National Congress. If a proposed law is passed by both the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate, it is then signed into law by the President.

In addition to the National Congress, state legislatures and municipal councils also have the power to make laws within their respective jurisdictions. State legislatures are responsible for making laws that apply to the entire state, while municipal councils are responsible for making laws that apply to the specific municipality.