Challenges in South America

The first free elections in Argentina were held in

1983

A junta is defined as A.a small group that controls the government. B.a large group that controls business interests. C.a large group that controls the government. D.a small group that controls business interests.k

A. A small group that controls the government

Which explains the political climate of Argentina after the Dirty War? A.democratic free elections began and military rule ended B.a new dictatorship started and military rule ended C.democratic free elections began while military rule continued D.a new dictatorship started while military rule continued

A. Democratic free election began and military rule ended

Which best describes what military leaders in Argentina did to people who disagreed with their policies? They kidnapped them. They deported them. They threatened them. They ignored them.

A. They kidnapped them

Which explains how the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo affected Argentina? A.They forced the government to take military action. B.They forced the government to hold free elections. C.They forced the government to increase populist programs. D.They forced the government to decrease populist programs.

B. The forced the government to hold free elections

Read the excerpt from the Brazilian Constitution of 1988. A member of the Armed Forces . . . is eligible for election to the presidency if the following conditions are met: • If he has less than ten years of service, he shall have to take leave from military activities. . . . • If he has more than ten years of service, he shall be discharged of military duties by his superiors . . . Which best states what the excerpt says about the constitution's effect on the military? It discourages the military from taking power again. It has protections to keep the military from taking power again. It supports military officers in their mission to protect Brazil. It encourages military officers to follow their superiors.

B.it has prtection to keep the military from taking power again

Which did the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo do? Select three responses. A.increase populist programs B.support the government C.campaign for human rights D.challenge government power E.fight for truth and democracy

C. Campaign for human rights D, challenge government power E. Fight for truth and democracy

The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo wore white head scarves as A.a symbol of their demands. B.a plea for their children. C.a proclamation for war. D.a symbol of peace.

D. A symbol of peace

A result of Salvador Allende's presidency in Chile was A.the end of military rule. B.a populist welfare state. C.an economic boom. D.an economic crisis.

D. An economic crisis

The political affiliation of Chile's president in 1970, Salvador Allende, is best described as A.liberal. B.conservative. C.communist. D.socialist.

D. Socialist