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Card 1
Which of the following best describes Brazil's federal system structure?
A. Brazil has a decentralized federal system comprising a central government (the Union), state governments, and local governments (municípios).
Card 2
How many states does Brazil have, and what is the name of its federal district?
A. Brazil has 26 states and one federal district called Brasília.
Card 3
What is the term limit for the President of Brazil?
A. The President of Brazil is elected for four-year terms and may be reelected only once.
Card 4
Which branch of Brazil's government has the exclusive right to initiate budgetary legislation?
A. The Executive Branch, specifically the President, has the exclusive right to initiate budgetary legislation.
Card 5
When did Brazil gain its independence and from which country?
A. Brazil gained its independence in 1822 from Portugal.
Card 6
What type of legislative system does Brazil have?
A. Brazil has a bicameral legislative system comprising a Senate and a Chamber of Deputies.
Card 7
How many senators does each state and the federal district contribute to the Brazilian Senate?
A. Each state and the federal district contribute three senators to the Brazilian Senate.
Card 8
What is the primary role of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil's legislature?
A. The Chamber of Deputies safeguards the interests of the districts.
Card 9
Who names the 11 judges to Brazil's Supreme Court?
A. The President names the 11 judges to Brazil's Supreme Court.
Card 10
Which of the following is NOT a type of court within the Brazilian Judiciary?
D. Tribal Courts are not mentioned as a type of court within the Brazilian Judiciary. The system includes Supreme, Superior, federal appeal, labor, electoral, military, and state courts.
Card 11
How does the Brazilian Parliament hold the government accountable?
A. The Brazilian Parliament is able to hold the government accountable through the establishment of parliamentary commissions of inquiry.
Card 12
What role does the President of Brazil hold in the government?
A. The President of Brazil is both the head of the state and the head of government.
Card 13
When did Brazil end its military rule and embrace democracy?
A. Brazil ended its military rule and embraced democracy in 1985.
Card 14
What is the purpose of the Senate in Brazil's legislative system?
A. The Senate, as the upper house, safeguards the interest of the states.
Card 15
How many representatives comprise the Chamber of Deputies?
A. The Chamber of Deputies comprises 513 representatives from 26 states and the federal district.
Card 16
What is a key characteristic of Brazil's judiciary system?
A. Brazil has an independent judiciary.
Card 17
What is the term length for representatives in the Chamber of Deputies?
A. Representatives in the Chamber of Deputies serve for a four-year term and may be reelected.
Card 18
What significant event in 1988 helped establish Brazil as a democratic country?
A. In 1988, a new constitution was passed that helped establish Brazil as a democratic country.
Card 19
How many municípios are there in Brazil?
A. There are 5570 municípios in Brazil.
Card 20
What type of political system does Brazil have, characterized by multiple political parties?
A. Brazil has a multiparty democratic system.
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