comparative politics- mexico

Q: What type of political system does Mexico have?

A: Presidential Federal Republic

Q: How is power divided in Mexico?

A: Between federal and state governments (31 states + Federal District)

Q: How is the President elected?

A: Popular vote, single round plurality

Q: What is the term limit for the Mexican President?

A: Single 6-year term, no re-election

Q: What are the two chambers of Mexico’s legislature?

A: Senate (Upper) and Chamber of Deputies (Lower)

Q: How many members are in the Senate?

Q: How many members are in the Senate?

Q: How are Senators elected?

• 96 by plurality in 32 multi-member districts

• 32 by national proportional representation (closed lists, 2% threshold)

Q: How many members are in the Chamber of Deputies?

A: 500 (300 SMD, 200 PR in 5 MMDs)

Q: What is the term for deputies?

A: 3 years, can be re-elected up to 4 times

Q: What is the gender representation rule in the legislature?

A: 50% of seats are reserved for women

Q: How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

A: 12-year terms, no re-election

Q: What electoral systems are used in Mexico?

A: SMD (Single Member District), PR (Proportional Representation), MMD (Multi-Member District)

Q: What is the threshold for PR seats?

A: 2%

Q: What is the seat cap for any one party in the Chamber of Deputies?

A: No more than 300 seats