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Do you mean “Brazil’s government”? If so, do you want a brief overview, details about the current leaders, how the system works, recent politics, or something else?

Quick overview:
- System: Federal presidential constitutional republic. The president is both head of state and head of government.
- Territory: 26 states plus the Federal District (Brasília, the capital) and about 5,570 municipalities.
- Executive: The president and vice president, plus cabinet ministers who head federal ministries.
- Legislature: National Congress, bicameral — Chamber of Deputies (513 deputies, proportional representation) and Federal Senate (81 senators, 3 per state/Federal District).
- Judiciary: Independent, headed by the Supreme Federal Court (STF). Other high courts include the Superior Court of Justice (STJ).
- Elections: Direct elections for president, governors, senators and deputies. Presidential elections use a two-round system if no candidate gets a majority in the first round. Voting is mandatory for most citizens between 18 and 70.
- Political parties: Multiparty system with many national and regional parties; coalitions are common.
- Administration: Federal, state and municipal governments share responsibilities (education, health, security, infrastructure vary by level).

Note: as of mid-2024 the president was Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (elected in 2022). Tell me which aspect you want more detail on (structure, current cabinet, how laws are made, recent political developments, etc.).