Question

which describes getulio vargas, who ruled brazil during the great depression?
he was a strong leader who shared power with a legislature.
he was a strong military leader who ruled as a dictator.
he was a strong leader who shared power with the people.
he was a strong civilian leader who ruled as a president.

Explanation:

Getulio Vargas ruled Brazil during the Great Depression. He was a strong military - like leader who ruled with dictatorial powers (though his rule had complex aspects, but among the options, this is the accurate description of his rule style during that period. The other options are incorrect: he did not share power with legislature or people in the way described, and while he was a leader, the dictatorial - like rule (strong military - style leadership with autocratic elements) is more accurate than the "civilian leader ruling as president" description for his rule during the Depression.

Answer:

B. He was a strong military leader who ruled as a dictator.