Latin American Governments

This type of government takes away basic rights and freedoms.

• autocracy

• democracy

This type of government is ruled by one person or party.

• autocracy

• democracy

In this type of government, people can't criticize the government.

• autocracy

• democracy

What kind of government does Brazil have?

• Presidential Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

Who is the head of state in a Parliamentary Democracy?

• The President

• Prime Minister

• The Monarch

What does 'bicameral' mean?

• Two offices of the Executive branch (President and Vice President)

• One chamber of the legislative branch

• Two chambers in the Legislative branch

• Three chambers in the Legislative branch

What are some examples of 'political freedoms'? Choose all that apply.

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Rule

• Freedom of Press

Who is the head of the Executive branch in a Presidential Democracy?

• Senator

• Prime Minister

• President

• Vice President

How old does one have to be in order to vote in elections in Mexico?

• 16

• 21

• 18

• 17

How old does one have to be in order to vote in Brazil?

• 16

• 18

• 17

• 21