President of the Chamber of Deputies (Brazil)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is President of the Chamber of Deputies (Brazil)?Two years
2. What is the country?Brazil
3. What is the legislative body?Chamber of Deputies (lower house of the National Congress)
4. What does the President of the Chamber of Deputies do?They lead the lower house of Brazil’s Congress, preside over meetings, set the agenda, and make sure rules are followed.
5. Why is the President of the Chamber important for democracy?They help keep a balance of power by checking the executive, leading investigations, and managing impeachment proceedings.

Chamber of Deputies: The primary legislative body in Brazil responsible for proposing, debating, and voting on federal laws.
Deputy: An elected member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing a specific state or the Federal District.
Legislative Agenda: The schedule of bills and issues that the Chamber of Deputies plans to discuss and vote on.
Board of Directors: A committee of deputies who assist the President in managing the administrative and financial affairs of the Chamber.