Brazilian Military Dictatorship Quiz

Study Notes

In 1964, Brazil experienced a military dictatorship that lasted for 21 years.
The dictatorship was marked by political suppression, imprisonment and torture of opponents, and the imposition of prior censorship of the media.
Economic growth during this time was fueled by a rapid diversification and modernization of the economy, with income and wealth concentration, external debt, and foreign investment.
In 1968, after years of protests, the military removed the civilian president, Ranieri Mazzelli, and replaced him with the more authoritarian General Arthur Costa e Silva.
Costa e Silva's two-month administration saw the legalization of political actions not mentioned in the Constitution, as well as increasing repression against the opposition.
In December 1968, the military enacted the more extensive and authoritarian AI-5, which revoked many constitutional rights.
In April 1969, after months of protests, the military removed Costa e Silva and replaced him with a civilian, Médici.
The military would go on to rule Brazil for the next three decades.
The text establishes that the government has the power to enact laws and take other actions it deems necessary to protect the nation's security.
The text also establishes that the government has the power to suspend certain rights and freedoms as it deems necessary.
The text also allows the military to take specific actions to repress the nation's enemies.
The text also allows the government to censor the media.
The text also allows the government to suspend the right to habeas corpus in cases of political crimes.
The text also allows the government to remove elected officials from office.