Question

federative republic of brazil. how is head of government chosen

Answer 1

Brazil is a presidential federation, so the president is both head of state and head of government. Key points about how that office is chosen:

- Election method: direct popular vote by all eligible voters, secret ballot.
- Two-round system: a candidate must receive >50% of valid votes to win in the first round; if no one does, the top two vote-getters proceed to a runoff (second round).
- Term length and limits: a four-year term; immediate re-election allowed once (i.e., two consecutive terms maximum). A former president may run again after sitting out a term.
- Eligibility (summary): must meet constitutional requirements such as minimum age (35), be an eligible voter and meet other legal qualifications.
- Post-election powers/checks: the president appoints the federal cabinet and runs the executive branch; ministers are appointed by the president (not dependent on a parliamentary confidence vote). The legislature can remove a president through impeachment for defined crimes.

If you want, I can add exact constitutional article references, the typical election calendar, or the formal eligibility wording.