Gobierno de Argentina | |
Formation | 1810 |
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Founding document | Constitution |
Jurisdiction | Argentina |
Website | casarosada |
Legislative branch | |
Legislature | National Congress |
Meeting place | Palace of the Congress |
Executive branch | |
Leader | President |
Headquarters | Casa Rosada |
Main organ | Cabinet of Ministers |
Departments | 8 |
Judicial branch | |
Court | Supreme Court |
Seat | Palace of Justice |
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The government of Argentina, within the framework of a federal system, is a presidential representative democratic republic. The president of Argentina is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the president. Legislative power is vested in the National Congress. The Judiciary is independent from the Executive and from the Legislature, and is vested in the Supreme Court and the lower national tribunals. From the own government is also called Presidency of the Nation (Spanish: Presidencia de la Nación).