With an enormous population of 205,823,665, Brazil is the largest country located in South America. (The World Factbook, 2016) Brazil is a beautiful country filled with a diverse collection of citizens and cultures. Even though there is diversity amongst cultures, their language is what unites the people of Brazil and something almost 100% of Brazilians have in common. Portuguese is the most commonly spoken language in Brazil. (Advameg, Inc., 2016) Many may have the misconception that Spanish is spoken here, however, the language dates to when the country was founded by Portuguese navigator, Pedro Alvares Cabral. Brazil’s economy has been at the top for many years. Being the largest country in South America, their economy has also been the
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There is a huge class division. People are separated based on the amount of money they have and sometimes the color of one’s skin. If a person is darker they tend to less advantaged. (Commisceo Global Consultancy , 2016) People who are in the upper-class rarely intermingle with lower-class people. This can lead to disagreements and dislike between classes. With there being such a huge wage gap, the economy tends to favor the upper-class. (Advameg, Inc., 2016)
There are many communities within Brazil that are designed to celebrate Brazil’s African American heritage and to put an end to racism. These types of groups have gained more popularity in recent years, in hopes to change the dynamic of Brazil. In result of this growing popularity, the Brazilian government has enacted an affirmative action program, called discriminação posítiva. (Advameg, Inc., …show more content…
In 1988, the Brazilian Constitution was established and any literate person between the ages 16 and 69 and any illiterate person, over 70 years of age, or 16 and 17 years of age could vote. Like the US, Brazil is comprised of legislative, executive, and judicial systems. (Michigan State University., 1994-2016) The executive branch consists of the president, who is elected via voting election and holds a four-year term. The current president and head of government in Brazil is Michel Temer. He was elected in 2016 following previous impeached president, Dilma Rousseff. Within the legislative branch the national congress hold legislative power and is made up of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of deputies. In addition, each state is assigned a governor and an elected legislature. The judicial system Is significant to the economy. This branch is in charge for compliance of laws that regard the economy. The independent judicial system must support and contest any decision affecting the rights of the individual. Radical changes made in legislature are pretty much impossible if the Judicial Branch disapproves. (Michigan State University.,
There is a huge class division. People are separated based on the amount of money they have and sometimes the color of one’s skin. If a person is darker they tend to less advantaged. (Commisceo Global Consultancy , 2016) People who are in the upper-class rarely intermingle with lower-class people. This can lead to disagreements and dislike between classes. With there being such a huge wage gap, the economy tends to favor the upper-class. (Advameg, Inc., 2016)
There are many communities within Brazil that are designed to celebrate Brazil’s African American heritage and to put an end to racism. These types of groups have gained more popularity in recent years, in hopes to change the dynamic of Brazil. In result of this growing popularity, the Brazilian government has enacted an affirmative action program, called discriminação posítiva. (Advameg, Inc., …show more content…
In 1988, the Brazilian Constitution was established and any literate person between the ages 16 and 69 and any illiterate person, over 70 years of age, or 16 and 17 years of age could vote. Like the US, Brazil is comprised of legislative, executive, and judicial systems. (Michigan State University., 1994-2016) The executive branch consists of the president, who is elected via voting election and holds a four-year term. The current president and head of government in Brazil is Michel Temer. He was elected in 2016 following previous impeached president, Dilma Rousseff. Within the legislative branch the national congress hold legislative power and is made up of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of deputies. In addition, each state is assigned a governor and an elected legislature. The judicial system Is significant to the economy. This branch is in charge for compliance of laws that regard the economy. The independent judicial system must support and contest any decision affecting the rights of the individual. Radical changes made in legislature are pretty much impossible if the Judicial Branch disapproves. (Michigan State University.,