Electronic voting machines: what they are and what they do
Definition and functions An electronic voting machine is equipment used in a voting process to record choices and support the count. The term can refer…
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What is a parliamentary commission of inquiry in Brazil?
A legislative investigation A parliamentary commission of inquiry, known in Brazil as a CPI, is a temporary investigation conducted by the Legislative Branch into a…
Read articleCan a person in prison vote? It depends on the conviction
Does imprisonment alone suspend voting rights? No. Whether a person in prison can vote depends chiefly on whether there is a final criminal conviction, not…
Read articleWhat a passport is and what it is for
Identification and international travel A passport is a travel document issued by a national government. For Brazilians, it is accepted as identification in another country…
Read articleWhat a federal deputy does in Brazil
Representation and term A federal deputy is an elected representative in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies, one of the two houses of the federal legislature. The…
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