The presidential system was established in 1889, upon the proclamation of the republic in a military coup d'état against Emperor Pedro II.

If Congress, on the other hand, votes to approve the provisional measure, it becomes an actual law, with changes decided by the legislative branch.

The provisional measure expires at the end of the 60-day period (or the 120-day, in the case of extension), or sooner, if rejected by one of the Houses of Congress.

Before that, presidents had been barred from immediate reelection for all of Brazil's republican history, with the single exception of the latter half of the Vargas Era, from 1937 to 1945.

As of 2015,[11] the president receives a monthly salary of R$30,934.70,[12] along with an undisclosed expense account to cover travel, goods and services while in office.

In the 2000s, the federal government decided to establish Regional Offices of the Presidency of the Republic in certain key Brazilian cities.

For ground travel, the president uses the presidential state car, which is an armored version of the 2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Max Drive.

[citation needed] A 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is used by the president on ceremonial occasions, such as Independence Day commemorations, state visits and the inauguration of the president-elect.

[21] Two modified military versions of the Eurocopter Super Puma, air force designation VH-34, are currently used as the main presidential helicopters.

In the case of "crimes of malversation", which must fall into one of seven broad areas and which is defined in more detail in law, a trial takes place at the Federal Senate.