Understanding the Three Branches of Government
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Who is the head of the Executive branch in Mexico?

  • The King of Mexico
  • The Governor General of Mexico
  • The Prime Minister of Mexico
  • The President of Mexico (correct)
  • What is the term length for the President of Mexico?

  • 8 years
  • 6 years (correct)
  • 10 years
  • 4 years
  • How is the Mexican Congress structured?

  • Tricameral with three separate chambers
  • Bicameral with the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies (correct)
  • Bicameral with the Chamber of Lords and the House of Commons
  • Unicameral with a single chamber
  • Which entity promulgated the Constitution of Mexico in 1917?

    <p>The Constitutional Convention of Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many senators make up the Senate in Mexico?

    <p>128 senators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government system does Mexico operate under?

    <p>Federal Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What electoral system is used to elect the president of Mexico?

    <p>Simple plurality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ongoing challenge significantly affects public trust and economic development in Mexico?

    <p>Corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major concern in Mexico involves powerful cartels challenging the state's authority?

    <p>Violence and Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Mexico, what is a significant economic disparity despite being a major economy?

    <p>Wealth concentrated in urban centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Mexico's political system aims to balance representation between individual districts and political parties?

    <p>Direct election of Congress members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complex social, economic, and diplomatic challenges are presented by emigration to the United States from Mexico?

    <p>Migration concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest judicial body in Mexico?

    <p>The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Mexico's federal entities (states and Mexico City)?

    <p>They have autonomy to govern local affairs, while respecting national laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many federal entities (states and Mexico City) are there in Mexico?

    <p>32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of political parties in Mexico?

    <p>They play a vital role in Mexico's democracy, competing for power at various levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the responsibilities of the legislative branch (Congress) in Mexico?

    <p>Enacting legislation, approving the federal budget, and overseeing the executive branch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has Mexico's government and political system evolved over time?

    <p>It has been influenced by historical events, social movements, and contemporary challenges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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