National Congress of Brazil facts for kids

The National Congress of Brazil is the national parliament of Brazil. It is bicameral. The two chambers are the Chamber of the deputies (Câmaras dos deputados) and the Senate (Senado). The president of the senate is also the president of the National Congress. The National Congress was created in 1825.

The chamber of the deputies has 344 deputies elected for a 4-years term and is ruled by a president (presidente). The senate has 81 senators (3 by state) elected for a 8-years term and is ruled by a president (presidente).

The headquarters of the National Congress are in the plaza of the three powers (praça dos três poderes).

Images for kids

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  Chamber of Deputies

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  Federal Senate

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  Committee room

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  Noble Room of the Senate

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  Exterior, on a rainy day

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  Exterior view of the Chamber of Deputies

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  Exterior view of the Senate chamber

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  The National Congress building at night

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  Front facade and lawn, showing the twin towers.

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  The Congress as seen from the Monumental Axis

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  Legislative police officers outside the National Congress building.

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  Protesters during an anti-government demonstration in front of the Congress, 13 March 2016.

See also

In Spanish: Congreso Nacional de Brasil para niños