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Latin American Governments: Cuba, Mexico, and Brazil
Latin America is home to many different countries with unique forms of government. In this worksheet, you will learn about the governments of Cuba, Mexico, and Brazil. Cuba is known for its one-party communist state, where the Communist Party holds all the power. Mexico is a federal republic with a president elected by the people, and it has many states with their own governments. Brazil is also a federal republic, with a president as its leader and states that have their own governments. Each country has its own way of making laws and choosing leaders.
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Fill in the Blank
Type in the blank with the correct words:
The leader of Mexico and Brazil is called the _____________.
Cuba’s government is controlled by the _____________ Party.
In _____________, citizens vote for their president and other leaders.
Brazil is divided into smaller regions called _____________.
Unlike Cuba, Mexico and Brazil both have a _____________ system of government.
Word bank: president, Communist, federal, states, Mexico
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Multiple Choice Questions
Highlight the correct answer from the choices for each question:
Which country has a one-party communist government?
a) Brazil
b) Cuba
c) Mexico
d) Argentina
Who is the head of government in both Mexico and Brazil?
a) King
b) Prime Minister
c) President
d) Governor
In which country do citizens NOT freely choose between multiple political parties?
a) Brazil
b) Mexico
c) Cuba
d) All of the above
The government of Brazil is best described as a:
a) Monarchy
b) Communist state
c) Federal republic
d) Dictatorship
In which countries do people elect their president?
a) Only Cuba
b) Only Mexico
c) Mexico and Brazil
d) Cuba and Brazil

Answer 1

Fill in the Blank
1. The leader of Mexico and Brazil is called the president.
2. Cuba’s government is controlled by the Communist Party.
3. In Mexico, citizens vote for their president and other leaders.
4. Brazil is divided into smaller regions called states.
5. Unlike Cuba, Mexico and Brazil both have a federal system of government.

Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which country has a one-party communist government?
b) Cuba

2. Who is the head of government in both Mexico and Brazil?
c) President

3. In which country do citizens NOT freely choose between multiple political parties?
c) Cuba

4. The government of Brazil is best described as a:
c) Federal republic

5. In which countries do people elect their president?
c) Mexico and Brazil