The Three Branches Of The Argentine Republic

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The Argentine Republic is located in southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Uruguay and Chile. Due to its unique location, Argentina has a vast variety of natural, agricultural, energy and mineral resources, which help the capital, Buenos Aires, and the rest of the country, thrive. The Constitution was adopted in 1853 and still serves as the primary law source, stating the government’s powers, rights, guarantees, as well as discusses declarations and the form of government within the Republic. Within the government, the powers are divided by three branches- the executive, legislative, and judicial branch. Within the executive branch, the president is the highest official and serves as the head of state, chief executive …show more content…

The vice president is appointed by the president, serves as the president in case of an absence and acts as the president of the senate. The branch responsible for passing legislations is the legislative branch. Within the branch, the senate has the power to introduce alternative federal revenue sharing policies; ratify international treaties; approve constitutional and federal laws; confirm or impeach the president nominees to the cabinet judiciary armed forces and to diplomatic corporations; levy taxes; draft troops; excuse the president, cabinet ministers, and members of the supreme court. The legislative branch is a bicameral; in the senate, there are 72 members that are elected through a closed list, and serve a six year term. The chamber of duties has 257 members that are elected through a closed list as well, and serve a four year term. The final branch within the Argentine government is the judicial branch. Within the branch, the supreme court is the highest law-- its rulings cannot be appealed and its cases deal with the interpretations of the constitution. Its members are appointed by the president and approved by the

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