President of Peru

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. What is the capital of President of Peru?Lima
2. How many people live in President of Peru?Approximately 33.7 million (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is President of Peru?1,285,216 square kilometers (496,225 square miles)
4. What language do people speak in President of Peru?Spanish; Quechua and Aymara are also official in areas where they predominate
5. What kind of government does President of Peru have?Presidential republic
6. What is the presidential term?Four years, with re-election possible after a five-year interval

Head of State: The ceremonial leader representing a country, often with symbolic duties.
Head of Government: The chief executive responsible for the day-to-day administration of a country's government.
Impeachment: A process by which a legislative body can formally accuse a public official of wrongdoing.
Executive Branch: The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, typically headed by a president or prime minister.