presidential mandates that concern to their Ministry Issue Supreme Resolution and Ministerial Resolutions. Put into effect the transfer of competencies, functions, and sectorial resources to Regional and Local Government and account for their execution. Execute all other functions that are put upon the Ministry by the Political Constitution of Peru, the Law, and the President.mlg The Ministers of State can delegate, within their Ministry, the faculties and powers that are not exclusive to their function, to the extent that it is allowed by Law. Functions 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 are exclusive to the Minister. Ministries of Peru Judicial branch The judicial branch is represented by the Supreme Court Of Justice, a 16-member body divided into three supreme sectors: Civil Sector: Presides over all topics related to civil rights and commercial law. Criminal Sector: Presides over all topics relating to criminal law. Constitutional and Social Sector: Presides over all topics relating to constitutional rights and labor law. Legislative branch The legislative branch of Peru is vested in the Congress of the Republic of Peru, which is a 130-member unicameral house. The legislators are elected for five-year terms on a proportional representation basis. The legislation is voted on in Congress, then sent to the president, who may approve it. Suffrage Universal suffrage is granted to all over the age of 18. Voting is compulsory until the age of 70. Some argue whether compulsive voting is for the best of the country and the citizens. Enforced strictly, with exceptions. See also Municipalities of Peru Politics of Peru Regional Governments of Peru Notes and references