As one may not take both itemized deductions and a standard deduction, taxpayers generally choose the deduction that results in the lesser amount of tax owed.
Brazil is a federal presidential constitutional republic, based on representative democracy. The federal government has three independent branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Executive power is exercised by the executive branch, headed by the President, advised by a Cabinet.
Brazil has had seven constitutions: 1  Constitution of 1824 â the first Brazilian constitution, enacted by Emperor Pedro I. 2  Constitution of 1891 â the republic was proclaimed in 1889, but a new constitution was not promulgated until 1891.