Federal Presidential Republic
Brazil is a federal republic with a presidential system, dividing authority between the national government and 26 states plus a federal district.
26 States + Federal District
The country consists of 26 states and the Federal District, which contains the capital, Brasília.
Bicameral National Congress
The National Congress consists of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, representing the states and the population respectively.
Two-Round Presidential Elections
The National Congress consists of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, representing the states and the population respectively.