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Governments OF BRAZIL AND MEXICO

Explore the unique government systems of Brazil, Mexico, and Cuba in Latin America, from federal republics to a dictatorship, and understand citizen rights and participation.

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Governments OF BRAZIL AND MEXICO

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  1. Governments OF BRAZIL AND MEXICO Latin America

  2. STANDARDS • SS6CG2 THE STUDENT WILL EXPLAIN THE STRUCTURES OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN. A. COMPARE THE FEDERAL-REPUBLICAN SYSTEMS OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL AND THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES TO THE DICTATORSHIP OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, DISTINGUISHING THE FORM OF LEADERSHIP AND THE ROLE OF THE CITIZEN IN TERMS OF VOTING AND PERSONAL FREEDOMS.

  3. IMPORTANT QUESTIONS Essential Question How is power and participation distributed in different forms of government? Key Question What type of governments and citizen participation are found in Cuba, Brazil, and Mexico?

  4. What type of government can be found in Latin America? • All Latin American countries have some form of democratic government. Cuba is the only exception. Canada remains tied to the United Kingdom. It is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. Brazil and Mexico both have federal republics. This is similar to the United States. Cuba is the only country in the Western Hemisphere that is a communist country.

  5. BRAZIL

  6. Brazil’s Government Brazil’s government is very similar to the United State’s Brazil is a federal republic Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf Power is divided between national and local government

  7. 3 Branches of Government Executive branch Legislative branch Judicial branch

  8. Brazil’s President They are elected to a four year term They can only serve two terms The president proposes laws to the legislative and is the Commander-in-Chief Luiz Inaci Lula da Silva

  9. Brazilian Senate The Brazilian senate has 81 seats, 3 for each state and 3 for the federal district of Brasilia Members are elected on a majority basis to 8 year terms

  10. Citizens Rights Citizens in Brazil enjoy many rights to things including education, health, and social security Men and women have equal rights in Brazil They also enjoy many freedoms, such as the freedom of religion and the freedom of expression Men between 18 and 45 are eligible to be drafted into the military for 12 months of service

  11. COPY FOR NOTES:Brazilian Government • Type of Government: Federal republic (similar to U.S.—states have control but recognize national government as highest authority) Leader: President Legislature: Bicameral (two-chambered) Congress Citizen's Role: Citizens age 16-18 are allowed to vote. From age 19-70, they are required to vote. After age 70, they are allowed to vote but not required to. • Voting is mandatory • Freedoms include: freedom of speech, freedom to assembly • Allows free trade and enterprise, which means people can work where they want and start a business.

  12. MEXICO

  13. Mexico’s Government Mexico’s government is a federal republic Mexico has 31 states and the federal district of Mexico City Mexico’s states have a great deal of freedom to govern themselves, but must still obey the national constitution Mexico’s national government has three branches

  14. Branches of Government Executive Legislative Judicial

  15. Mexico’s President Citizens elect the president to serve a six year term A president may only serve one term The president chooses cabinet ministers to help run the government Felipe Calderon

  16. Mexican Senate There are 128 seats in the Mexican Senate Senators are elected to 6 year terms Members may serve multiple, but not consecutive terms

  17. Citizen’s Rights and Responsibilities Mexicans must serve in the National Guard, pay taxes, and serve on juries The government requires everyone at least 18 years of age to vote in elections Mexicans enjoy freedom of religion, right to an education, and the right to receive a public trial if they are accused of a crime

  18. Mexican Government: Copy Type of Government: Federal republic Leader: President Legislature: Bicameral, with Senate and House of Deputies Citizen's Role: Citizens age 18 or older are allowed to vote. Citizens elect 300 deputies and half of the senators. The other 200 deputies and other half of the senators are chosen by proportional representation. Citizens elect a president to serve a six-year term. The president cannot be re-elected. • Unlike Brazil, President has much more power than the other branches of government. • Mexican citizens can vote. • Freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, free trade, free enterprise

  19. REVIEW: 1. What type of government is in Brazil? 2. Who has the most power in Brazil’s executive branch? 3. Why is Brazil a presidential democracy? 4. What type of leader does Mexico have? 5. What are two facts about the job as leader of Mexico?

  20. Today’s Task: • Read the questions on your Mexico and Brazil handout. • Read the passages about Mexico and Brazil’s government. • Answer the questions about Mexico and Brazil’s government.

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