Government of Peru
| Formation | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature | Congress of the Republic of Peru |
| Meeting place | Legislative Palace |
| Executive branch | |
| Leader | President of the Republic |
| Headquarters | Government Palace |
| Judicial branch | |
| Court | Supreme Court of Justice |
| Seat | Lima |
The Republic of Peru is a presidential representative democratic republic with a multi-party system. The current government was established by the 1993 Constitution of Peru. The government is composed of three branches, being the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.
The head of state is vested in the President of Peru, who is elected to a term of five years; incumbents can not be re-elected for a second consecutive term. Family members may also not immediately succeed another family member's presidency. The current president is Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, elected in 2016. The executive branch, in addition to the legislative branch, may propose legislation. After legislation is passed by the congress, the President may promulgate the legislation, giving it the force of law.
In addition to the president, the executive branch contains the Council of Ministers, which, in addition to the Prime Minister, are appointed by the president.
According to Article 124° of the Political Constitution of Peru (1993), in order to be Minister, it is required:
Article 92 states that members of Congress can be Ministers of State.
The Ministers of State can delegate, within their Ministry, the faculties and powers that are not exclusive to their function, to the extent that it is allowed by Law. Functions 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 are exclusive to the Minister.
The judicial branch is represented by the Supreme Court Of Justice, a 16-member body divided into three supreme sectors:
The legislative branch of Peru is vested in the Congress of the Republic of Peru, which is a 130-member unicameral house. The legislators are elected for five year terms on a proportional representation basis. Legislation is voted on in congress, then sent to the president, who may approve it.
Universal suffrage is granted to all over the age of 18. Voting is compulsory until the age of 70.
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