Brazilian History (Colonial Period, Independence, Republic) MCQ Questions and Answers for Practice

1. What is the official name of Brazil's constitution?

1. Constitution of Brazil
2. Constitutional Charter of Brazil
3. Constitution of the Republic of Brazil
4. Republican Constitution

2. What is the highest court in Brazil?

1. Supreme Federal Court
2. Regional Federal Court
3. Federal Court
4. Superior Court of Justice

3. What is the current political regime in Brazil?

1. Monarchy
2. Military Dictatorship
3. Democratic Republic
4. Socialist Republic

4. Which article of Brazil's constitution deals with human rights?

1. Article 12
2. Article 15
3. Article 5
4. Article 10

5. How many branches of government does Brazil have?

1. Three
2. Four
3. One
4. Two

6. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in Brazil?

1. Judiciary
2. Military
3. Executive
4. Legislative

7. What does the Brazilian Constitution guarantee?

1. Right to health care
2. All of the above
3. Freedom of speech
4. Right to education

8. What is the legislative body of Brazil called?

1. Chamber of Deputies
2. National Congress
3. National Assembly
4. Senate

9. How many senators does Brazil have in total?

1. 81
2. 100
3. 54
4. 80

10. What is the age requirement for a candidate to run for the office of President of Brazil?

1. 35 years
2. 40 years
3. 25 years
4. 30 years

11. How many states are in Brazil?

1. 27
2. 28
3. 25
4. 26

12. Who is the head of state and government in Brazil?

1. Monarch
2. Governor
3. President
4. Prime Minister

13. What is the role of the Brazilian Congress?

1. Select governors
2. Elect the President
3. Create laws
4. Appoint ministers

14. What was the year when the Brazilian military dictatorship ended?

1. 1985
2. 1990
3. 1965
4. 1980

15. Which political party system does Brazil follow?

1. Two-party system
2. Non-partisan system
3. One-party system
4. Multi-party system