CLEAN : Brazils Rousseff suspended to face impeachment trial

The transcript outlines the prerogatives of a president during their temporary absence from office, as authorized by the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. It details the Senate's process, including voting on the admissibility of a complaint and the consequences of presidential decrees without congressional approval. The president is to be notified of their temporary removal by a Senate official. The Senate's official communication serves as a formal notice of the terms of the complaint against the president.

What prerogatives does the president maintain while temporarily removed from office?

• Full executive powers

• Limited ceremonial duties

• No prerogatives

• All legislative powers

Who authorizes the process in the Federal Senate?

• The Vice President

• The Chamber of Deputies

• The President

• The Supreme Court

What is required for the Senate to vote on the admissibility of charges?

• A simple majority

• A two-thirds majority

• Unanimous consent

• A presidential decree

What is the consequence of issuing presidential decrees without congressional approval?

• Immediate implementation

• Legal challenges

• Automatic approval

• No consequence

Who is responsible for notifying the president of their temporary removal?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The First Secretary of the Senate

• The Vice President