Rousseff: sexismo influyó en decisión de juicio político

Rousseff: sexismo influyó en decisión de juicio político

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Dilma Rousseff, the first female president of Brazil, attributes her impeachment to sexism, claiming that her male counterparts would not face the same treatment. She argues that the impeachment lacks legal grounds and equates it to a coup. Following a negative vote in the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate's decision could lead to her suspension. Rousseff faces allegations of using illegal budgetary tactics to sustain the government during an economic recession.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Dilma Rousseff claim was the main reason for the impeachment efforts against her?

Foreign relations

Sexism

Corruption charges

Economic policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Rousseff describe the impeachment process against her?

A coup

A financial audit

A democratic decision

A legal necessity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Rousseff insist about the legal basis for her impeachment?

It is partially justified

It is non-existent

It is supported by international law

It is well-founded

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will happen if the Senate votes in favor of Rousseff's impeachment?

She will be permanently removed from office

She will be suspended during the trial

She will face criminal charges

She will resign voluntarily

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Rousseff accused of doing to manage the economic recession?

Implementing new taxes

Using illegal budgetary tactics

Increasing foreign debt

Cutting public spending