Government of Argentina

Government of Argentina
Gobierno de Argentina
Formation1810; 214 years ago (1810)
Founding documentConstitution
JurisdictionArgentina
Websitecasarosada.gob.ar
Legislative branch
LegislatureNational Congress
Meeting placePalace of the Congress
Executive branch
LeaderPresident
HeadquartersCasa Rosada
Main organCabinet of Ministers
Departments8
Judicial branch
CourtSupreme Court
SeatPalace of Justice

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).