Question 8 • CMS 2026-2027 World History: Issues and Patterns CREDIT RECOVERY
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?
Answer
A
It has protections to keep the military from taking power again.
B
It encourages military officers to follow their superiors.
C
It supports military officers in their mission to protect Brazil.
D
It discourages the military from taking power again.