VOICED : Senado brasileno abre fase final de juicio a Dilma Rousseff

VOICED : Senado brasileno abre fase final de juicio a Dilma Rousseff

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Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The Brazilian Senate has begun the final stage of the impeachment trial against President Dilma Rousseff, accused of manipulating public accounts. The Senate, led by Supreme Court President Ricardo Lewandowski, is urged to set aside personal biases to fulfill its constitutional duty. Rousseff needs 54 out of 81 Senate votes to avoid removal, which seems unlikely. She claims innocence, alleging a coup by Vice President Michel Temer, who would govern until 2018 if she is found guilty.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the Brazilian Senate's impeachment trial against President Dilma Rousseff?

Charges of electoral fraud

Claims of foreign interference

Accusations of fiscal mismanagement

Allegations of personal misconduct

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many votes does Rousseff need to avoid being removed from office?

60 out of 81 senators

54 out of 81 senators

50 out of 81 senators

40 out of 81 senators

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the final vote on Rousseff's impeachment expected to take place?

Tomorrow

By the end of the month

Early next week

In two weeks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Rousseff accuse of orchestrating a coup against her?

The military

The opposition leader

The Supreme Court President, Ricardo Lewandowski

Her vice president, Michel Temer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If Rousseff is found guilty, who will govern Brazil until 2018?

The Senate leader

The Chief Justice

Michel Temer

A temporary council