Even with democratization, the role of the military retains a role in Brazilian politics. This is indicated by all of the following EXCEPT
a. the fact that during the Sarney administration, military officers retained cabinet-level rank in areas of importance to the military.
b. laws that grant the military broad powers to guarantee internal order and play a tutelary role in civilian government.
c. Brazilian officers lobbying on behalf of policies that they favor.
d. the fact that the military was successful in obtaining amnesty for human rights abuses during the previous authoritarian era.
e. the use of the military to "pacify" areas experiencing rising urban crime rates.
e
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