Dados is one of the most widely-read social sciences journals in Latin America. Created in 1966, it publishes innovative works, originating from academic research, by Brazilian and foreign authors. Edited by IESP-UERJ, it aims to reconcile scientific rigor and academic excellence with an emphasis on public debate based on the analysis of substantive issues of society and politics.
Dados vol. 44 n. 3 Rio de Janeiro 2001
Abstract
This study is about the behavior of Brazilian Congress members, concerning education and health bills from 1988 to 1994. A 817-bills database was built in order to test three hypotheses: whether members of Congress tended to 'concentrate' resources as opposed to 'spreading' them, a rejected hypothesis, whether there was a connection between 'resource-concentrating' action and ideological spectrum, region, both confirmed. The paper also highlights that most bills tended to be submitted in the early years of member’,s term, who would be the main beneficiaries of the bills, presenting a link political parties-benefited groups, and the low approval capacity of Brazilian Legislative, while a high veto activity from the Executive body.
Keywords: Brazilian Legislature, distributist behavior, legislative action, social policies, Executive-Legislative relations
DOI: 10.1590/S0011-52582001000300004
The Brazilian Congress and the distribution of social benefits during the period 1988-1994: a distributist analysis
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