Mexico is a Federal Representative Republic, officially named Estados Unidos Mexicanos (United Mexican States)
This is based on a presidential system set up by the Mexican 1917 Constitution. The system of government establishes three levels of government: The Federal Union, The State Governments and The Municipal Governments.
The Federal Government is constituted by three branches of government: the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary. The Legislature is a bicameral Congress of the Union, composed by a Chamber of Deputies and a Senate.The legislative branch of government is the law making branch, which holds the responsibility of when and where laws are necessary. This branch receives assistance from the Executive branch by its proposal of laws and at times by its rejection of laws passed by the legislative branch.
The Executive is basically the President of the United Mexican States, who is head of state, head of government and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The executive branch of the government is the administrative branch, which charged with the administration of the government.
The Judiciary is composed by the Supreme Court of Justice, and other courts.
The President of Mexico, the governors of Mexico and the members of the Chambers of Senators and Deputies are elected by popular vote of the citizens of Mexico.
Mexico and the United States of America it is run quite similarly when comparing each goverment.
Steven, this is nice summary of the structure of the Mexican government (which interestingly may come in handy later on). However, historically the Mexican government is sometimes described as having a "strong presidential system." What do you think is meant by that?
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