President of the Chamber of Deputies (Brazil) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of the Chamber of Deputies |
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.jpg) Arthur Lira since 1 February 2021 |
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| Member of | National Defense Council Council of the Republic |
| Residence | Lago Sul, Brasília, Federal District |
| Seat | National Congress, Brasília, Federal District |
| Appointer | Chamber of Deputies
Elected by the Chamber
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| Term length | Two years, not eligible for re-election immediately |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Brazil |
| Formation | 25 March 1824 |
| First holder | Luís Pereira da Nóbrega Sousa Coutinho |
| Succession | Second |
| Salary | R$ 405,156 annually |
The President of the Chamber of Deputies is a very important leader in Brazil's government. This person acts like a "speaker" for the lower house of the National Congress of Brazil. They are chosen by other members of the Chamber of Deputies for a two-year term.
The current President is Arthur Lira. He is a deputy from Alagoas and a member of the Progressistas party. He has held this position since February 1, 2021.
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What is the Chamber of Deputies?
The Chamber of Deputies is like one half of Brazil's parliament. It's where elected representatives, called deputies, meet to discuss and vote on new laws. Think of it as a big meeting place where people from all over Brazil work together to make decisions for the country.
What does the President of the Chamber do?
The President of the Chamber of Deputies has many important jobs. They lead the meetings in the Chamber, making sure everything runs smoothly. They also decide which new laws will be discussed and voted on. It's their job to keep order and make sure everyone follows the rules.
- They lead debates and voting sessions.
- They represent the Chamber of Deputies.
- They decide which bills are discussed.
- They help manage the work of the Chamber.
How is the President chosen?
The President of the Chamber is elected by the other deputies. This election happens every two years. The person chosen cannot be re-elected right away. This rule helps make sure that different people get a chance to lead.
A Look at the History of the Role
The position of President of the Chamber of Deputies has a long history in Brazil. It existed even when Brazil was an Empire, before it became a Republic. The first person to hold this role was Luís Pereira da Nóbrega Sousa Coutinho. Over the years, many different leaders have served in this important position, helping to shape Brazil's laws and future.
See also
- President of the Federal Senate (Brazil)
- Lista de presidentes da Câmara dos Deputados do Brasil
