BRASILIA : A Systemic Decision
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Brazilians are focusing increased attention on a constitutionally mandated plebiscite, scheduled for April 21, that could do away with their presidential system of government.
Their choice: Retain the current system, switch to a parliamentary system or resurrect a monarchy overthrown in 1889. If the plebiscite changes the form of government, Congress will have until Jan. 1, 1995, to work out details. The same date ends the term of President Itamar Franco, who took office after impeached President Fernando Collor de Mello resigned.
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