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Mexico’s Population
128 million
Homogenous language and religion
Catholicism
Patron-Clientelism
System based on “Who you know”
Citizens support local elites(politicians/business leaders) to?
get need/wants furnished
BREXIT
the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union
PRI stands for…
Political Party, Institutional Revolutionary Party
Which Political party controlled Mexico for 70 years?
The PRI
NAFTA
North American Free Trade Agreement
NAFTA is a…
important supranational organization
Supranational
Multiple countries belong to the organization
Maquiladoras
Factories that are tariff free (tax free) and duty free
What does the NAFTA help to flourish?
Maquiladoras
Constitution (1917) is…
the source of power and legitimacy
Question Time
A session where Members of Parliament (MPs) and peers ask government ministers questions,
What weakened the presidential system?
electoral reform (1993)
State corporatism
The government sets up the interest group, you can’t start your own
What does the state corporatism represent?
peasants, labor unions, and etc.
Mexico is a more…
pluralistic society
Pluralistic society
A society that has the freedom to join groups
Parastatals
Government owned corporations
What economy does Mexico have?
free market economy
Mexico has a small…
middle class
What is the foundation of Mexico’s economy?
Oil
Federal system
multiple levels of government
How many states does Mexico have?
32
Revolution of ‘79
A popular uprising that led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy and the establishment of an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini.
Centralization
Power and money are more centralized
Ernesto Zedillo
(1994-2000)
Ended PRI
Wouldn’t assume party leadership
Wouldn't name successor
Promoted a more open electoral system
Vincent Fox
(2000 -2006)
First non-PRI President (PAN Party)
Felipe Cauldron
(2006-2012)
PAN party
Taking on Drug Cartels
Enrique Pena Nieto
(PRI 2012-2018)
Expediency council
An advisory body that resolves legislative disputes between the Parliament and the Guardian Council,
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
(AMLO)
Left PRD→made MORENA party
Socialist Leftist
Created his own party and won
Chamber of Deputies
Lower house
How many members are in the chamber of deputies?
500
How many parties are in the Chamber of deputies?
3
Senate
upper house
How many members does the Senate have?
128 members
The Senate can…
check chamber on legislation
Presidency is based on a…
plurality system
SMD
Single Member district
Chambers are elected by?
SMD an proportional rep systems
Proportional representation
You don’t vote for a person but a party flag
What percentage of votes do you need to get seat in the Chamber?
5%
300 ___ is selected by plurality
SMD
200 elected by…
national party
The Senate is elected by…
MMS and proportional rep systems
MMS
Multi member state
Assembly of Religious Experts
A deliberative body of Islamic scholars responsible for electing, monitoring, and, if necessary, dismissing the Supreme Leader.
Candidates run in…
pairs
How many seats does the winning team get?
3 seats (64 total)
The team in second place gets how many seats?
32 total
PRI dominated till…
1999
PRI is…
center right
Corporatist
more state control
strong in rural areas.
PAN is…
center right
Business oriented
Tied to Cath. Church
Strong in North and educated classes
MORENA is the most…
leftist party
Judicial review
Power to check the other branches
Iran Readings
Parliamentary readings of proposed legislation or agreements in Iran's legislative process, where members discuss, amend, and vote on the measures before final approval.
Cultural Revolution
(1966-1976) was a socio-political movement initiated by Mao Zedong aimed at preserving Communist ideology by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society.
Zapistitas (EZLN)
Kickstarted a Movement in Chiapas for indigenous rights since 1990
Chiapas is the …
poorest city
Who started a movement for Chiapas?
Subcommadate Marcos
Mexico’s biggest political change occured in?
1993
IFE
Federal Election commision
INE
National election commission
Since the 1980s economic change happened around?
Cuts in govt. Spending
Reducing debt
Marketization-increased privatization
What percentage of Mexico is poor?
50%
Who is Mexico still economically dependent on?
the U.S
What is the makeup of Britain?
Scotland, Wales, England, N. Ireland
Welfare State
Provides benefits, healthcare, and unemployment assistance
Insularity
Culturally closer to the US than Europe
Sources of Power
Unwritten constitution, democratic & parliamentary system
Free Market Economy
Economic system promoting personal wealth creation
Protestant Dominant
Historical religious influence, Martin Luther, Henry 8th
Unitary System
Centralized government with limited federalism
Devolution
Increasing powers to Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Collective Responsibility
PM & cabinet's duty to govern collectively
Bicameral Legislature
Two-house system with House of Commons as real power
Shadow Cabinet
Opposition party's cabinet ready to replace
Plurality
Winner-takes-all system promoting a two-party setup
Supreme Court
Highest court, no power of judicial review before 2005
Mao Tse-tung
Leader of China 1949-1976, implemented Maosim
Deng Xiaoping
Introduced Socialist Market Economy post-Mao era
Hu Jintao
Served as General Secretary of the Communist Party (2002-2012)
Wen Jiabao
Premier of China (2002-2012), oversaw economic growth
Xi Jinping
Current leader of China, made it possible to rule indefinitely
Politburo
Selects the leader of China, not elected by the people
Communist Party
True source of power in China, approves all government decisions
Rule of Law
Everyone must abide by the law, no one is above it
Tiananmen Square massacre
1989 protests suppressed, showing govt. intolerance
National People’s Congress (NPC)
Highest legislative body, responsible for enacting laws, approving the budget, and overseeing the functions of other government institutions.
Hong Kong
Operates under 'One country, Two systems' with China
Taiwan
Debate whether it is part of China or not
Empirical v. Normative
Distinguishing between fact-based and judgment-based statements
Sovereignty
State's ability to rule and implement policies within its borders
Nations
Groups sharing a common political identity
Nationalism
Extreme pride in one's country or ethnic group
Democracies
Political systems where citizens vote for representatives
Presidential System
Citizens vote for legislative and executive representatives
Legislative rep
Individuals responsible for making laws
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