Understanding Brazil's Government Structure

What fraction of Congress is needed to impeach and remove the President in Brazil?

In what year was President Rousseff impeached and removed from office?

• 2014

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017

How many unsuccessful calls for impeachment did Bolsonaro face?

• 68

• 97

• 45

• 120

What is the name of the programme under which Lula guaranteed 600 reals to 21 million families?

• Bolsa Família

• Social Security

• Family Fund

• National Welfare

How long does the legislative branch have to annul a provisional measure?

• 30 days

• 45 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

What power does the President have to block legislation from Congress?

• Power of Impeachment

• Power of Veto

• Power of Annulment

• Power of Decree

What did Bolsonaro veto a bill to provide in low-income areas?

• Food supplies

• Sanitary products

• Educational materials

• Medical services

What fraction of Congress is needed to overrule a presidential veto?

Who has the power to nominate judges to the Supreme Court in the US?

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Vice President

How many judges are there in the Brazilian Supreme Court?

• 9

• 11

• 13

• 15