AP Comparative Government Mexico

The President of Mexico serves one term for how many years?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

The inherent right of a government to rule over and act on behalf of those it governs

• Power

• Ability

• Authority

• Legitimacy

What is the main focus of the AP Comparative Government and Politics course?

• Understanding the geography of political boundaries

• Analyzing the economic systems of the world

• Comparing the political systems of different countries

• Studying the history of political theories

Which of the following BEST describes citizen participation in Brazil and Mexico?

What is the primary role of the President in most Latin American countries?

• Head of Government

• Head of State

• Both Head of State and Head of Government

• Ceremonial figure with no real power

How often do presidential elections typically occur in Latin American countries?

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 6 years

• It varies by country

The primary difference between presidential and pariliamentary government sustems is that in a presidential system the leader is chosen by the ________________?

• Members of the courts

• Presidential cabinet members

• Citizens of the nation who are of voting age

• Members of Parliament

Which of the following BEST describes citizen participation in Brazil and Mexico?

• Citizens are forced to join the majority political party.

• Citizens do not have the right to vote in national elections.

• Citizens vote for the legislators who elect the head of government.

• Citizens vote for members of the legislative body and for the head of government (executive branch).

How did the Mexican government respond to Mier y Teran’s report?

• Issued the Grito de Dolores

• Issued the State Colonization Law of 1825

• Issued the Law of April 6, 1830

• Issued the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824

Which of the following comparisons of the Nigerian and Mexican executives is true?

• Both Nigeria and Mexico elect their presidents by straight national popular vote. There are no other conditions or requirements.

• Nigeria's president is elected by popular vote, but he or she must win a minimum of 25% of the votes in at least 2/3 of Nigeria's 36 states. Mexico's president is elected by popular vote. There is no requirement that he or she win a majority of the popular vote.

• Nigeria's presidential candidates must be approved by the Nigerian sharia courts prior to gaining access to the ballot. Mexico's presidential candidates must be approved by the Catholic Church in Mexico.

• In Nigeria, the president is the head of state, while the Vice President is the head of government. In Mexico, the president is both the head of state and the head of government.