Topic: State organisation

How long is the term of office of the President of the Republic?

Qual é a duração do mandato do Presidente da República?

Correct answer

Cinco anos

Options

aTrês anos
bQuatro anos
cCinco anos (Correct answer)
dSete anos

Explanation and source

Article 128 of the Constitution says the President's term lasts five years. It ends when the newly elected President takes office.

O mandato do Presidente da República tem a duração de cinco anos

Official passage: Constituição da República Portuguesa, artigo 128.º

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Citizen Prep. “How long is the term of office of the President of the Republic?”. Updated October 28, 2026. https://citizenprep.org/en/pt/question/pt-state-organisation-0001/

Primary source: Constituição da República Portuguesa, artigo 128.º. https://www.parlamento.pt/Legislacao/Paginas/ConstituicaoRepublicaPortuguesa.aspx

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