The Presidency of the Council of Ministers was created by Emperor D.Pedro II in 1847, which marked the beginning of the parliamentary regime in Brazil. In this parliamentary system, the legislative power is the strongest, even greater than the executive, it is responsible for creating the laws and also overseeing the work of the executive.
Even with the creation of parliamentarism in Brazil, the Emperor did not fail to make the final decisions, as according to the constitution he held the Moderating Power.
The choice of the President of the Council of Ministers, also called Prime Minister, was made by the Emperor, who indicated who would occupy the position in the executive power, usually he was a member of the party with the largest number in the Chamber, the Prime Minister was part of the cabinet and then the names were put before the House for possible approval, in which they would be voted against or in favor.
The parliamentary regime lasted until 1889. During the period in force there were several cabinets of liberal or conservative ideas, interspersing political parties in power.
It is necessary to highlight the ministry chosen in 1853, which had the intention of alleviating partisan differences, this was constituted by Honório Hermeto Carneiro Leão and liberals and conservatives, they were called the Ministry of Conciliation, which ruled until 1858. major works such as railways, beginning of steam navigation, construction of banks, as well as infrastructure works in the city of Rio de Janeiro, gas lighting, among other things.
However, after the fall of this ministry, differences and partisan struggles began again.