What is the governmental system of Mexico? Social Sciences Essay

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The 1917 constitution defines the basic government system and political structure of Mexico. It is a federal nation with 31 states, each with its constitution, designed according to the national charter. Notably, the government structure consists of three branches: the executive, legislature, and judiciary.
During the 20th century, Mexico was a one-party state whereby the president controlled the entire system. Under the current structure, the president is elected on a six-year non-renewable term (Cortés 200). The president is the state head and government, as well as the commander-in-chief.  The Mexican legislative branch is divided into the upper house (the Senate) and lower chamber (Chamber of Deputies). Senators and deputies are elected for a six and three-year term, respectively. After that, they cannot be reelected for consecutive terms (Cortés 200...