Unit 12 Latin America Gov't

What type of Government does Cuba have (Not what they claim they have, but the form of government in reality)?

• Autocratic Dictatorship

• Theocratic

• Democratic

• Parliamentary

True or False? Citizens in Cuba can vote at the age of 16.

• True

• False

What is the only political party allowed in Cuba?

• Republican

• Communist

• Oligarchy

How is Brazil’s presidency different from that of Mexico?

• Brazil has a president and Mexico does not.

• Mexico has a president and Brazil does not. 

• Brazil has a vice president and Mexico does not.

• Mexico has a vice president and Brazil does not.

Which best describes Brazil’s voting system?

• Only men can vote at the age of 16, but men and women are required to vote in national elections at the age of 18.

• Men and women can choose to vote beginning at the age of 18.

• Only men have the choice to vote beginning at the age of 16.

• Men and women may choose to vote at the age of 16 but are required to vote in national elections at the age of 18.

What are the two sides of the legislatures of Brazil and Mexico?

• House and Senate

• Senate and Chamber of Deputies

• Department of Justice Judges

• Senate and President

You attend an after-school program. Your instructor controls everything and you are not allowed to make any choices. To which country’s citizens are you most similar?

• Brazil

• United States

• Cuba

• Canada

One way Mexico’s government is different from the US government is…

• The president is the chief executive.

• The legislature is called the congress.

• Citizens 18 years or older may vote.

• Presidents can only serve a six year term.

Which statement about political parties is true about Cuba?

• There are many political parties.

• There is only one legal political party.

• The communist party holds free and fair elections.

• Those running for office may not be in the Communist party.

Citizens of which country are considered to have the least freedom?

• Brazil

• Cuba

• Mexico

• United States