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CUBA. Cuba. Oligarchy. General Overview. Centralized control of the market. Provides the citizens with free education and healthcare. Private ownership of media companies is forbidden. Rule of Law. Citizens have the right to over throw the government.

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CUBA

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  1. CUBA

  2. Cuba Oligarchy

  3. General Overview • Centralized control of the market. • Provides the citizens with free education and healthcare. • Private ownership of media companies is forbidden.

  4. Rule of Law • Citizens have the right to over throw the government. • Leaders and officials must follow the law.

  5. Fairness of the Law and its Execution • All citizens have equal rights and duties. • Discrimination will be punished by law. • Equal pay for equal work. • Every accused person has the right to a defense.

  6. Due Process of Law • All legally recognized civil liberties can be denied to anyone who opposes the decision of the Cuban people to build socialism. • Superior courts are in every providence and they review final appeals

  7. Respect for Economic Right • No protection for property • Strong government regulation of economy

  8. Type of Governing Body • Dictatorship

  9. Interesting or Unique Statements or Provision No ill person will lack medical attention No child will lack school, food, or clothing No family lack a comfortable home

  10. Structure of government • Executive Branch • Legislative Branch • Judicial Branch • Municipalities

  11. Power of the Branches The National Assembly of the People’s Power: • Is the only legislative authority • They decide on approving, changing, and annulling laws

  12. Term Limits • 5 years

  13. Number of Members • 601

  14. If and How the People are Represented • The people have little rights

  15. Process for Elections • Nomination of municipal candidates by voters. • Secret Ballot • Executive power is elected by the National Assembly

  16. Major Issues facing Cuba • Violate Human Rights • U.S. has had an embargo on Cuba since 1960

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