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===Judiciary===
===Judiciary===
Brazil's legal system is based on continental, and more specifically, the Portuguese civil law tradition. Most, if not all, Brazilian laws are codified, with very little resort to {{wp|law reports}} or case authorities. {{wp|Stare decisis}} is not practiced, though general interpretive guidance may be sought from the judgments of senior courts. The judiciary is comprised of career judges, who are appointed after passing entry exams. This stands starkly in contrast with the judiciaries of the Anglosphere, where judges are nominated from a pool of experienced practitioners, typically {{wp|Senior Counsel}} or {{wp|King's Counsel}}, before they are appointed.
The judiciary of Brazil is divided vertically (between the federal and state-level courts) and horizontally (between different specialised areas). The federal judiciary is comprised of the following organs:
* the ''Conselho Nacional de Justiça'' (CNJ), which disciplines judicial officers and promotes reform
* the ''Supremo Tribunal Federal'' (STF), the court of final appeal on constitutional matters
* the ''Superior Tribunal de Justiça'' (STJ), the court of final appeal on non-constitutional matters
* the ''Tribunal Superior Eleitoral'' (TSE), the court of final appeal on electoral matters
* the ''Tribunal Superior do Trabalho'' (TST), the courts of final appeal on labour law
* the ''Superior Tribunal Militar'' (STM), the court of final appeal on military justice
* the ''Tribunais Regionais Federais'' (TRF)
* the ''Tribunais Regionais do Trabalho'' (TRT)
* the ''Tribunal Regional Eleitoral'' (TRE)
The state judiciary is comprised of the following organs:
* the ''Tribunal de Justiça'' (TJ), the court of appeal for their respective states
* the ''Vara'', the court of first instance for their {{wp|comarca#Present|comarca}}


===Military===
===Military===
''See also: the [[Brazilian Armed Forces]]''
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Revision as of 00:25, 23 April 2024

Seventh Federative Republic of Brazil
Brasil
Flag
Motto: Ordem e Progresso
Anthem: Hino Nacional Brasileiro
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CapitalBrasília
Largest citySão Paulo
Official languagesPortuguese
Recognised regional languagesApalaí, Arára, Bororo, Canela, Carajá, Carib, Guarani, Kaingang, Nadëb, Nheengatu, Pirahã, Terena, Ticuna, Tucano, Tupiniquim, Wanano, Ye'kuana, German, Italian, Lombard, Venetian, Neapolitan, Japanese, Spanish, Polish, Ukrainian, English, East Pomeranian, Romani
Demonym(s)Brazilian
GovernmentFederal presidential republic
• President
Franco dos Santos
• Commander-in-Chief
Diogo something something
• Vice President
Adrião Coutinho
LegislatureBrazilian People's Congress
Population
• FY7 (??? April 2024) estimate
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GDP (nominal)FY7 (??? April 2024) estimate
• Total
$2,560,015,778,738 USD
• Per capita
$11,427.75 USD
HDI (2022)0.760
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CurrencyBrazilian real (BRL)
ISO 3166 codeBR

The Seventh Federative Republic of Brazil is a hybrid regime located in South America. It is the world's fifth-largest country by area, and seventh-largest by population. Its capital is Brasília, located in the Distrito Federal, and its most populous city is São Paulo. It is extremely rich in natural and human resources, thanks to its megadiversity and a history of mass centripetal immigration. This has consequently allowed it to become one of the world's major breadbaskets and largest economies.

Brazil is an emerging middle power. It is a member of the Global Security Association (GSA), and holds chairmanship over the United Assembly of Nations (UAN).

Etymology

The word 'Brazil' is likely sourced from brazilwood, known in Portuguese as Paubrasilia. Its wood can be powdered into a vibrant red dye, which contributed to its overharvesting by European traders. The tree is now all but extirpated, and replanting efforts have yielded little fruit. Brazil is consequently the only country in the world to be named after a dye.

History

Prehistory

Discovery and colonization

Europeans arrive

Independence

Independence as Empire

Republican era

Overthrow of Pedro II

Contemporary era

BRSC takeover

Government and politics

Brazil is a presidential federation, currently governed by a semi-democratic military junta known as the Brazilian Restoration and Salvation Council (BRSC). The BRSC is headed by a Commander-in-Chief, who leads the Armed Forces, and a President, who oversees the day-to-day administration of the country. Civilian control of the military is nonexistent.

Executive

See also: the first and second Diogo ministries

Legislature

See also: the Brazilian People's Congress

Judiciary

Brazil's legal system is based on continental, and more specifically, the Portuguese civil law tradition. Most, if not all, Brazilian laws are codified, with very little resort to law reports or case authorities. Stare decisis is not practiced, though general interpretive guidance may be sought from the judgments of senior courts. The judiciary is comprised of career judges, who are appointed after passing entry exams. This stands starkly in contrast with the judiciaries of the Anglosphere, where judges are nominated from a pool of experienced practitioners, typically Senior Counsel or King's Counsel, before they are appointed.

The judiciary of Brazil is divided vertically (between the federal and state-level courts) and horizontally (between different specialised areas). The federal judiciary is comprised of the following organs:

  • the Conselho Nacional de Justiça (CNJ), which disciplines judicial officers and promotes reform
  • the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), the court of final appeal on constitutional matters
  • the Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ), the court of final appeal on non-constitutional matters
  • the Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE), the court of final appeal on electoral matters
  • the Tribunal Superior do Trabalho (TST), the courts of final appeal on labour law
  • the Superior Tribunal Militar (STM), the court of final appeal on military justice
  • the Tribunais Regionais Federais (TRF)
  • the Tribunais Regionais do Trabalho (TRT)
  • the Tribunal Regional Eleitoral (TRE)

The state judiciary is comprised of the following organs:

  • the Tribunal de Justiça (TJ), the court of appeal for their respective states
  • the Vara, the court of first instance for their comarca

Military

See also: the Brazilian Armed Forces WIP

Administrative divisions

Brazil is divided into 27 federative units, including 26 states and 1 federal district, each of which enjoy certain powers of self-government. The states are further subdivided into municipalities.

Federative units
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Economy

The economy of Brazil is historically one of the largest and most significant in the Southern Hemisphere, with a nominal GDP of $2,560,015,778,738 USD, and GDP per capita of $11,427.75. It is classed as a developing country with a mixed economy, though the privatisation campaign undertaken by President Franco dos Santos is projected to further reduce the state's footprint in the market.

Brazil was one of the fastest-growing economies in the world from 2000 to 2012, with averaging at 5% GDP growth per annum. This was interrupted by a decade of economic recession and stagnation that lasted until the Brazilian Restoration and Salvation Council's seizure of power. Economic prospects have since recovered following reforms and Brazil's entry into the GSA economic area, though it is unclear whether this upward trajectory will be sustained far into the future.

Agriculture

Mining

Manufacturing

Arts and culture

Tourism

Energy

Logistics

Notable companies

See Also

References