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THE THREE
PERUVIAN
GOVERNMENT
BRANCHES OF
is
composed of the President of Peru, The
Prime Minister, and the Council of
Ministers. The Executive Branch may
propose legislation, just like the
Legislative Branch.
HISTORY:
Peru was once dominated by the Inca
Empire, the largest empire in pre- Columbian
America. This all ended with the arrival of
Francisco Pizarro and other Spanish
conquistadors. In 1542, the Spanish took control
over Peru. The country would be under Spanish
rule until 1824, when Peru, lead by Jos de San
Martn from Argentina, defeated Spanish troops.
Upon regaining control of the country, Perus
government has seen a lot of changes over time.
These include: military rule, a period of
government instability, and Presidents elected
from various parties. When considering Perus
current government system, it is important to
consider where the country started and how far it
has come since.