Government Basics
This country's current system is a federal presidential republic established in 1988
What is Brazil?
This city, not Rio de Janeiro, is the capital of Brazil
What is Brasilia?
Often called the " lungs of the Earth,"this massive region in Brazil plays a critical role in regulating the planet's climate
What is the Amazon Rainforest ?
Unlike in many countries where participation is optional, Brazil requires citizens to take part in this democratic process
What is voting?
Brazil is the only country in South America that speaks this language
What is Portuguese?
This governing document was created after military rule to restore
What is the Constitution of 1988?
A bird with a large colorful beak is a national symbol of Brazil
What is the toucan?
This river, one of the longest in the world, runs through Brazil
What is the Amazon River?
Brazil takes environmental protection seriously; harming protected areas like the Amazon can lead to severe legal consequences under this type of law
What are environmental protection laws?
This sport is extremely popular, and Brazil has won the World Cup multiple times
What is Soccer?
In this system, the president is both head of state and head of government
What is a presidential system?
This phrase meaning "Order and Progress" appears on Brazil's flag
What is "Ordem e Progresso"
Famous Statue overlooking Rio de Janerio is one of the New Seven Wonders
What is Christ the Redeemer?
Allows Brazilians to openly share opinions, but like in many countries, it still has limits when it comes to hate speech or harm
What is freedom of expression?
Famous beach in Rio known worldwide
What is Copacabana?
Brazil is divided into these political regions, similar to U.S
What are states?
Musical style and dance is one of the Brazil's most famous cultural exports
What is Samba?
Brazil does not border only two South American nations; name one of them
What is Chile or Ecuador?
Wearing these, while driving is illegal due to safety concerns
What are flip-flops?
Brazil is one of the largest producers of this popular drink ingredient
What is coffee?
This branch of government in Brazil is responsible for making laws, similar to Congress
What is the National Congress?
Global festival held in Rio is known for parades costumes, and music
What is Carnival?
Located in the north, it holds the world's largest rainforest and the Amazon River, which is the world's largest river by volume.
What is the Amazon Basin?
Brazil's Constitution guarantees access to this service, meaning citizens can attend school regardless of income
What is education?
Celebration before Lent is one the biggest festivals in the world
What is Carnival?