Question

Which of the following statements about Brazil is/are true?

(I) After independence, Brazil was a monarchy
(II) It is currently a Presidential federal state
(III) The executive head is the Prime Minister

• A. Only (I) is true
• B. Only (I) and (II) are true
• C. Only (II) is true
• D. Only (II) and (III) are true

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only (II) is true

Brazil won its independence in the year 1822 after 300 years of Porteguese rule. Till 1899, it was a monarchy. Since then, the country is a federal republic. The President is the head of the executive branch. He/she is elected by absolute majority for a fixed term of 4 years.