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.
Venezuela is a country in South America and its government is known as a federal republic.   Another Opinion: Although Venezuela's government is ostensibly claimed to be â¦ a federal republic, it is very rapidly becoming a tyrannical dictatorship under President Hugo Chavez.