Government of Portugal
The Government of Portugal is one of the four sovereignty bodies of the Portuguese Republic, together with the President of the Republic, the Assembly of the Republic and the courts. The government is responsible for the general politics of the country and is the superior body of the Portuguese public administration.
Government of Portugal | |
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Portuguese: Governo de Portugal | |
Overview | |
Established | 24 September 1834 |
State | Portuguese Republic |
Leader | Prime Minister |
Appointed by | President of the Republic |
Main organ | Council of Ministers |
Ministries | 17 |
Responsible to | Assembly of the Republic |
Headquarters | Official Residence of the Prime Minister Estrela, Lisbon |
Website | portugal.gov.pt |