Understanding the Moderating Power in Brazil

The video, presented by Jener Cristiano, explores the First Reign of the Brazilian Empire, focusing on the constitution of 1824 and the introduction of the Moderator Power by Dom Pedro I. It explains the roles of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Powers, highlighting the centralization of power in the hands of the emperor. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the channel and a preview of the next topic on the electoral process during the First Reign.

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What was the most notable feature of the 1824 Constitution?

• The introduction of universal suffrage

• The establishment of a republic

• The creation of the Moderating Power

• The abolition of slavery

Who exercised the Executive Power in the Brazil Empire?

• The Senate

• The Governors

• The President

• The Emperor

What was the local equivalent of the Executive Power during the Brazil Empire?

• Judges

• Governors

• Mayors

• Senators

How were the judges chosen during the Brazil Empire?

• By public election

• By the Senate

• By the Emperor

• By the Governors

What was the term length for senators during the Brazil Empire?

• 8 years

• For life

• 4 years

• 12 years

Who had the exclusive right to exercise the Moderating Power?

• The President

• The Emperor

• The Governors

• The Senate

What was the main function of the Moderating Power?

• To create laws

• To judge legal cases

• To execute laws

• To resolve disputes between other powers

What type of government did the Moderating Power effectively establish in Brazil?

• Absolutist

• Federalist

• Republican

• Democratic

What was the impact of the Moderating Power on provincial governments?

• They gained more autonomy

• They became independent

• They were heavily dependent on the Emperor

• They could make decisions without approval