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Mexico and the United States

Mexico and the United States. Comparing the Three Branches Joe Johnson Tommy Thompson Sally Sanders. The Legislative Branch by Joe Johnson. Similarities - Structure. Bicameral Legislatures – Senate and Chamber of Deputies Two Senators represent each state

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Mexico and the United States

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  1. Mexico and the United States Comparing the Three Branches Joe Johnson Tommy Thompson Sally Sanders

  2. The Legislative BranchbyJoe Johnson

  3. Similarities - Structure • Bicameral Legislatures – Senate and Chamber of Deputies • Two Senators represent each state • Equal representation + proportional representation

  4. Similarities - Powers • Pass laws, impose taxes, declare war • Approve treaties and confirm presidential appointments (Senate) • Committees study and recommend bills

  5. Other Similarities • Chamber of Deputies = House of Representatives – initiates all budget matters • Has the power to impeach and remove the President

  6. Differences – Terms of Office Mexico Senate = 6 year terms/House = 2 year term No term limits Senate = 6 years/Chamber of Deputies = 3 years May not serve consecutive terms United States

  7. Differences - Representation Mexico Senate = equal representation House = proportional representation Both Houses have a mix of equal and proportional representation United States

  8. Differences – Legislation Mexico Most legislation introduced by Congress Up to 90% of legislation proposed by the President United States

  9. The Executive BranchbyTommy Thompson

  10. Similarities – Duties • Serves as both Chief of State and Head of Government • Appoints cabinet members and federal judges

  11. Similarities - Powers • Meets with leaders of other nations • Makes treaties and handles foreign policy

  12. Similarities – Qualifications • Must be a native born citizen • Must be at least 35 years old

  13. Differences – Terms of Office Mexico Serves a 4 year term of office May be elected to two terms Serves one 6 year term May not be re-elected United States

  14. Differences – Election and Succession Mexico Elected by the Electoral Vote (must have majority) Succeeded by a Vice-President Elected by a Popular Vote (no majority is necessary) No Vice-President (Congress chooses and interim President) United States

  15. Differences – Powers and Party Mexico Less influence over Congress and state governors Two-party system = Democrats & Republicans A great deal of influence over Congress and state governors One dominant political party = PRI United States

  16. The Judicial BranchbySally Sanders

  17. Similarities – Structure • One Supreme Court • Several different levels of courts

  18. Similarities – Nomination and Term of Office • Justices nominated by the President and approved by the Senate • Serve for life

  19. Similarities – Judicial System • Different levels include district courts and circuit courts • Justices can be impeached

  20. Differences – Number of Justices Mexico Nine justices make up the Supreme Court Supreme Court of Justice includes 21 ministers or judges United States

  21. Differences – Requirements Mexico No specific requirements to be a Supreme Court Justice Must be citizens by birth, thirty-five to sixty-fiver years old, and hold a law degree United States

  22. Differences – Judicial System Mexico Supreme Court Courts of Appeals District Courts Supreme Court of Justice Collegiate Circuit Courts Unitary Circuit Courts District Courts United States

  23. Sources: • CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mx.html • Library of Congress Country Studies: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/mxtoc.html • At least one other source:

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