For more than a century, one of the key principles in Mexican politics has been __________.
a. non-reelection
b. democracy
c. totalitarianism
d. individualism
e. self-sufficiency
Q. 2In 1939, the National Action Party (PAN) initially was formed to represent the interests of what groups?
a. Catholics and business
b. Environmentalists and feminists
c. Labor and pacifists
d. Protestants and the upper class
e. the military, both officers and enlisted
Q. 3A major reason for the decline of PRI electoral victories after 1997 was the creation of
a. PAN.
b. an anti-NAFTA coalition.
c. the Federal Electoral Institute.
d. the National Chamber of Commerce.
e. the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Q. 4When comparing the political systems in Mexico and Germany, one similarity is
a. corporatism created smooth economic transitions.
b. the legislature is elected by a dual proportional and single-member district coalition.
c. the importance of small political parties in forming governing coalitions.
d. strong party discipline being required to hold legislative votes.
e. the importance of religion in maintaining legitimacy.
Q. 5What agency was created to serve as a truly independent replacement for the Federal Election Commission, responsible for counting ballots and voter registration?
a. Federal Electoral College
b. Federal Electoral Institute
c. Federal Election Committee
d. Electoral Supervisory Commission
e. National Election Panel
Q. 6Many political scientists have not considered Mexico to be a viable democracy because
a. it only has one political party.
b. election results have often been falsified so that the PRI wins.
c. civil liberties are limited.
d. the police have too much power.
e. PRI candidates import voters from the United States.
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