Following the protests that shook Brazil in June, Rousseff has requested Congress to organize a non-binding national vote, or plebiscite, to determine the desires of the Brazilian people. She has outlined several key areas for potential change, such as campaign finance reform and a shift from proportional representation to district voting. Recent polls indicate that Rousseff's approval ratings have dropped significantly, suggesting a threat to her chances of re-election. The protests, which drew over 1 million people, highlighted dissatisfaction with government services and spending, leading to a call for more effective and transparent governance. While the protests targeted politicians in general, Rousseff has emphasized the importance of consulting the people through a plebiscite. In Brazil, all members of Congress have substitutes who can take their place if they resign, such as to accept a Cabinet position. President Rousseff is also pushing for public input on the rules that allow lawmakers to be elected with support from other parties' voters. A poll showed that 81% of Brazilians support the street protests for change and 68% are in favor of a plebiscite. However, Rousseff's opponents believe this popular vote is a tactic to divert attention from important issues like lack of investment in infrastructure and to regain support before the next election. Senator Alvaro Dias, leader of the main opposition party in the Senate, argues that many of Rousseff's proposed reforms are already covered in existing congressional bills, making a rushed plebiscite unnecessary and a waste of resources. He believes the government is using this as a political distraction from more pressing concerns. The possibility of a fiasco looms over the plebiscite, presenting a risk to Rousseff as her main ally, the PMDB party, prefers congressional reform over a popular vote. Political analyst Andre Cesar warns of potential challenges, including the vote not taking place or Congress debating the end of presidential re-election. Despite Rousseff's strong approval rating and status as the frontrunner for the 2014 election, some analysts question whether the plebiscite is the best method for gaining support. According to them, Rousseff should concentrate on controlling inflation and reviving the Brazilian economy, which has been mostly inactive for the past two years. While smaller protests are still occurring in Brazil, the main catalyst for the large demonstrations has ended with the conclusion of the Confederations Cup, a prelude to the upcoming soccer World Cup. Other challenges remain, including major labor unions in Brazil planning a day of marches on July 11 to advocate for their demands, such as a shorter work week.