Argentine National Congress facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Argentine National Congress |
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| Type | |
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| Houses | Senate Chamber of Deputies |
| Leadership | |
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Amado Boudou, PJ - FPV
Since Dec 10, 2011 |
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President
of the Chamber |
Julian Dominguez, PJ - FPV
Since Dec 6, 2011 |
| Seats | 72 Senators (List) 257 Deputies (List) |
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Senate last election
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23 October 2011 |
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Chamber last election
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23 October 2011 |
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| Congreso de la Nación | |
The Congress of the Argentine Nation is like the main law-making body for the country of Argentina. It's a very important part of the government, helping to create and approve laws that affect everyone.
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What is the Argentine Congress?
The Congress of the Argentine Nation is the part of the government that makes laws. It is called the legislative branch. This means its main job is to create, discuss, and vote on new laws for the country.
Two Main Parts of Congress
The Argentine Congress has two main parts, which is called a bicameral system. This means there are two separate groups of lawmakers working together:
- The Senate: This part has 72 members, who are called senators.
- The Chamber of Deputies: This part has 257 members, who are called deputies.
Having two parts helps make sure that laws are carefully thought about and debated before they are passed.
Where is the Congress Building?
The building where the Congress meets is in Buenos Aires, which is the capital city of Argentina. It's a famous and important building in the country.
What Does the Congress Do?
The Congress has several important jobs that help run the country. Its main responsibilities include:
- Setting Taxes: The Congress decides how much money the government collects from people and businesses through taxes. These rules for taxes must be fair and the same across the whole country.
- Managing Money: It also manages the country's money, including how much debt Argentina owes to other countries or banks.
- Controlling Currency: The Congress helps to control the value of Argentina's money, which is called the Argentine peso.
- Overseeing the Central Bank: It also has power over the Central Bank of Argentina, which is the bank that manages the country's money supply.
These jobs are very important because they affect how the country's economy works and how public services are funded.
See also
In Spanish: Congreso de la Nación Argentina para niños
