Mexican Legislative Elections
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on the 2018 elections in Mexico. Eric Magar, political science professor at Mexico Autonomous Institute of Technology, spoke about the structure of the legislative branch in Mexico and how candidates are elected in each chamber.
Description
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on the 2018 elections in Mexico. Eric Magar, political science professor at Mexico Autonomous Institute of Technology, spoke about the structure of the legislative branch in Mexico and how candidates are elected in each chamber.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Why are Mexican congressional races harder to predict than presidential races?
- Describe the election process for the Cámara de Diputados.
- In the Senate, the upper chamber, how are seats assigned?
- Compare the Mexican legislative branch to the legislative branch in the United States.
- AP Comparative Government FRQ Practice: Explain how Mexico’s electoral system for the legislature enhances or weakens the regime’s process of democratization.
- AP Comparative Government FRQ Practice: Explain how election rules reflect a regime’s unitary or federal system.
Additional Resource
- Bell Ringer: Mexican Government and its Future
James Jones, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, discusses the Mexican government and the future of the country, including the importance of establishing rule of law to boost the confidence of investors and citizens alike.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Bicameral
- Diputados
- Legislative
- Plurality
- Political Party
- Polling
- Proportional Representation