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LA Governments

Governments of Latin America

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What do the governments of Brazil and Mexico have in common? They are both presidential democracies
Brazil's government is similar to the government of the US. However, what is one major difference when comparing its citizen participation to that of the US? Brazilians may begin voting at age 16, but are required by law to vote between the ages 18-70.
In a parliamentary democracy this is who selects the leader: The legislature
In what type of democracy is the chief executive a part of the legislative branch? Parliamentary democracy
In this type of government, one person makes all decision in the country Autocracy
In this type of democracy, citizens directly elect the chief executive and the legislature Presidential democracy
What are the chief executives of Brazil, Cuba and Mexico called? President
What type of government does Cuba have? Communist Autocracy
How is the legislative branch of Cuba different from that of Brazil and Mexico? Cuba has a unicameral legislature (one house/law-making body); Brazil and Mexico have bicameral legislatures (two houses)
At what age are the citizens of Brazil, Cuba and Mexico able to vote? Brazil and Cuba - age 16; Mexico - age 18
How many political parties does Cuba have? One legal party (the communist party)
How are elections in Cuba different from those in Brazil and Mexico? In Cuba, citizens may only choose candidates from the Communist Party (who generally run unopposed). In Brazil and Mexico elections are more open, competitive and free.
In Mexico voting is technically compulsory, but not enforced. What does this mean? Mexican citizens are expected to vote . However, the voting requirement is not enforced (there are no fines or punishments for not voting).
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