Latin American Government

This Person ruled Cuba from 1959 to 2008. When he stepped down his brother became ruler.

• Raul Castro

• Saddam Hussein

• Fidel Castro

• George Washington

In this country, citizens can be put in jail for criticizing the Communist Party or the president.

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Brazil

• United States of America

Which best describes how leaders are elected in Brazil?

• Brazilian leaders are selected by popular vote.
• Voting is not mandatory.
• The people are not allowed to vote in Brazil.
• Only people over 45 can vote. 

Which of the following best describes a presidential democracy? 

• The executive branch exist and does not share power with the legislature. 
• The president is elected through parliament. 
• The government has full control of the election.
• The leader only serves 2 years. 

What is an Autocracy?

• When the Government is controlled by 1 person.

• When the Government is controlled by the people/citizens.

• When the Government is controlled by a small group of people.

• When the Government is controlled by a King or Queen

What is a Democracy?

• When the Government is controlled by a small group of people.

• When the Government is controlled by the people/citizens.

• When the Government is controlled by a King or Queen.

• When the Government is controlled by 1 person.

What type of democracy is found in Mexico and Brazil?

• Parliamentary 
• Presidential 
• Democratic
• Republican 

Which of these countries has a Bicameral Legislative Branch?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Cuba

• Both Mexico and Brazil

What is a Monarchy?

• When the Government is controlled by a small group of people.

• When the Government is controlled by a King or Queen.

• When the Government is controlled by the citizens/people.

• When the Government is controlled by 1 person.

What is an Oligarchy?

• When the Government is controlled by a King or Queen.

• When the Government is controlled by 1 person.

• When the Government is controlled by a small group of people.

• When the Government is controlled by the people/citizens.