Brazil's Electoral Court Calls for Free Airtime Media Plans
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Brazil's election court is called the TSE. The TSE started a new process this week. It asked for plans for free TV and radio time. This time is for election campaigns.
The free time is called the horário eleitoral. Political parties use this time. They show messages to voters. The messages are on TV and radio. They do not pay for this time.
The TSE makes rules for elections. It says what people can do. It says what people cannot do. Campaigns are starting now in Brazil.
People want to know the rules. They ask what is allowed. They ask what is not allowed. They also ask about important dates. One question is: when does the campaign end?
The TSE will give more information soon. This will help parties and candidates. It will also help voters understand the rules.
Vocabulary3 words
- TSE
- the group in Brazil that controls elections
- campaigns
- work to get votes before an election
- horário eleitoral
- free TV and radio time for election messages
Quiz
Answer key
1. A call for media plans 2. Free election messages on TV and radio 3. True
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Brazil's election court is called the _____. The TSE started a new process this week. It asked for plans for free TV and radio _____. This time is for election _____.
The free time is called the _____. Political parties use this time. They show messages to _____. The messages are on TV and radio. They do not pay for this time.
The TSE makes _____ for elections. It says what people can do. It says what people cannot do. Campaigns are starting now in _____.
People want to know the rules. They ask what is _____. They ask what is not allowed. They also ask about important _____. One question is: when does the campaign end?