What Has Been the Relationship Between the Bolsa Familia and the Governmental

question 5

Multiple Choice

What has been the relationship between the Bolsa Familia and the governmental politics of Brazil?

• A) The Bolsa Familia has encouraged the growth of the "catchall" parties of the political center.
• B) Former president Rousseff benefited from major support among the poor in Brazil's north,which likely would not have happened without the Bolsa Familia.
• C) State finances have been drained to pay for the Bolsa Familia,which has reduced political support for the ruling Worker's Party.
• D) The success of the Bolsa Familia has allowed its backers to push through electoral reforms and reduce political party fragmentation in Brazil.

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