6SW421 Article 2: Government and Citizenship Participation in Brazil

What type of government does Brazil have?

• Monarchy
• Dictatorship
• Oligarchy
• Federal Presidential Republic

How many states does Brazil have?

• 15
• 20
• 26
• 30

What is the role of the president in Brazil?

• To make laws
• To lead the military and government
• To interpret laws
• To collect taxes

What is the name of Brazil's legislative branch?

• Supremo Tribunal Federal
• Congresso Nacional
• Palácio do Planalto
• Camara dos Deputados

How many members are in the Senado Federal?

• 50
• 81
• 100
• 150

What is the maximum term length for a Brazilian president?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years

What is mandatory for Brazilian citizens aged 18 to 70?

• Paying taxes
• Voting in elections
• Joining the military
• Attending school

What happens if a law is challenged in Brazil?

• It is automatically removed
• The president decides
• The Supreme Federal Court reviews it
• The legislature votes again

What is one responsibility of the federal government in Brazil?

• Urban planning
• Collecting taxes
• Garbage pickup
• Local transportation

What is the role of the judicial branch in Brazil?

• To create laws
• To enforce laws
• To interpret laws
• To collect taxes