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President of Brazil
Office · Printed May 12, 2026 · politicahub.com/office/president-of-brazil
Head of state and head of government of Brazil. Elected by direct popular vote to four-year terms.
Key Facts
| office type | Head of state and head of government |
| term length | 4 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What powers does the President of Brazil have?
- A: The President of Brazil is a Head of state and head of government office. The specific powers of this office are defined by Brazil's constitutional and legal framework.
- Q: Who has held the President of Brazil?
- A: Tracked holders of the President of Brazil include Dilma Rousseff, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Additional officeholders are also recorded in the timeline. In total, 5 people have held this office.
- Q: How is the President of Brazil chosen?
- A: The President of Brazil is filled through elections. Related elections include Brazil 2022 Presidential Election. The specific electoral process — whether direct popular vote, parliamentary selection, or electoral college — is determined by the country's constitutional framework.
- Q: What is the term length for the President of Brazil?
- A: The term length for the President of Brazil is 4 years. Term limits and term lengths shape political incentives — shorter terms increase electoral accountability while longer terms provide more stability for policy implementation.
- Q: Which country does the President of Brazil belong to?
- A: The President of Brazil is a political office in Brazil.
- Country
- Brazil
- Institution
- Brazilian National Congress
- Term length
- 4 years
- Selection
- Popular election
- Office type
- Head Of State And Head Of Government
- Tracked elections
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Role & powers
The President of Brazil is the highest-ranking political office in Brazil within the Brazilian National Congress. The holder serves as the primary representative of the state in domestic and international affairs, with authority over government formation, national security policy, and diplomatic relations.
Key powers typically include appointing or dismissing the head of government, commanding the armed forces, signing legislation into law, granting pardons, and representing the nation in treaty negotiations and state visits.
Notable holders
Frequently Asked Questions
- What powers does the President of Brazil have?
- The President of Brazil is a Head of state and head of government office. The specific powers of this office are defined by Brazil's constitutional and legal framework.
