The Argentine government operates as a federal republic, consisting of three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. The President serves as both the head of state and government, elected for a four-year term. The National Congress, which includes the Senate and Chamber of Deputies, is responsible for making laws. Argentina is divided into 23 provinces and one autonomous city, Buenos Aires, which is the capital. Each province has its own government, mirroring the federal structure. The judicial system interprets laws and ensures justice, with the Supreme Court being the highest court in the country.