Congress of the Republic of Peru facts for kids
The Congress of the Republic of Peru (Spanish: Congreso de la República) is the main group that makes laws in Peru. It's like the country's law-making team. This group has only one main chamber, which means all its members work together in one big assembly.
The current Congress of Peru started its work after elections in 2020. These elections happened because the previous Congress was dissolved by President Martin Vizcarra.
Congress members serve for a five-year term. This means they are elected to work for five years. They can be re-elected many times, but it's not very common. Elections for Congress happen at the same time as the election for president.
In 2020, Mirtha Vásquez was chosen to be the President of the Congress. This is a very important leadership role within the Congress.
What Does the Congress Do?
The Congress of Peru has several important jobs for the country.
- Making Laws: Their main job is to create new laws and change old ones. These laws affect everyone in Peru.
- Watching the Government: They also keep an eye on the President and the government's ministers. They make sure the government is doing its job correctly and spending money wisely.
- Approving Budgets: The Congress decides how the country's money will be spent each year. They approve the national budget.
How Congress Members Are Chosen
Members of Congress are called "congressmen" or "congresswomen."
- Elections: People in Peru vote for their congress members. These elections usually happen every five years.
- Serving the People: Once elected, these members represent the people from different parts of Peru. They bring the concerns and ideas of their communities to the national level.
Images for kids
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The Legislative Palace, where the Congress meets. In front of it is the famous Tadolini's Simon Bolivar statue in the Plaza Bolívar.
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Details of the front of the Legislative Palace.
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See also
In Spanish: Congreso de la República del Perú para niños
