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Students will put themselves in a role of a of Brazil and create a journal that explores your personal feelings about living in Brazil. Explain how you participated in their form of government. (3 to 4 paragraphs)
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Dear Journal,
Living in Brazil fills me with a complicated mix of joy and worry. I love the bright chaos of the cities, the music and festivals that bring people together, the variety of foods and the warmth of family and neighbors. I feel proud of our culture and of the natural beauty that surrounds us — the Atlantic coast, the rivers and forests — but I also worry about everyday problems like inequality, public safety, and the difficulty some people have getting good schools and health care. Some days I feel hopeful when I see community projects and strong local traditions; other days I feel frustrated by slow government services or corruption scandals in the news.
Brazil is a federal presidential republic, so power is divided among the national (federal), state, and municipal governments, and we elect a president, governors, mayors, and members of Congress and city councils. I take part in that system in several ways. I vote in elections — which in Brazil is an important civic duty and is compulsory for most adults — and I make sure to register and show up on election day. At the local level I joined my neighborhood association and attended city council meetings, and I participated in participatory budgeting workshops where residents help decide how municipal money is spent. I have also written to my councilor about a broken streetlight and taken part in peaceful community protests and volunteer campaigns to improve our schools.
Being active in these ways makes me feel less like a bystander and more like someone who can help shape my community’s future. Voting and attending meetings taught me how government decisions affect daily life, and working with neighbors showed me that small actions can lead to real improvements. Even though change can be slow, I feel responsible for staying engaged and encouraging others to participate so Brazil can become fairer and safer for everyone.
Living in Brazil fills me with a complicated mix of joy and worry. I love the bright chaos of the cities, the music and festivals that bring people together, the variety of foods and the warmth of family and neighbors. I feel proud of our culture and of the natural beauty that surrounds us — the Atlantic coast, the rivers and forests — but I also worry about everyday problems like inequality, public safety, and the difficulty some people have getting good schools and health care. Some days I feel hopeful when I see community projects and strong local traditions; other days I feel frustrated by slow government services or corruption scandals in the news.
Brazil is a federal presidential republic, so power is divided among the national (federal), state, and municipal governments, and we elect a president, governors, mayors, and members of Congress and city councils. I take part in that system in several ways. I vote in elections — which in Brazil is an important civic duty and is compulsory for most adults — and I make sure to register and show up on election day. At the local level I joined my neighborhood association and attended city council meetings, and I participated in participatory budgeting workshops where residents help decide how municipal money is spent. I have also written to my councilor about a broken streetlight and taken part in peaceful community protests and volunteer campaigns to improve our schools.
Being active in these ways makes me feel less like a bystander and more like someone who can help shape my community’s future. Voting and attending meetings taught me how government decisions affect daily life, and working with neighbors showed me that small actions can lead to real improvements. Even though change can be slow, I feel responsible for staying engaged and encouraging others to participate so Brazil can become fairer and safer for everyone.
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