Brazil, Mexico and Cuba

Comparison of Governments

Brazil

Full Name-Federative Republic of Brazil Chief Executive-president (elected for 4-

year term; 2 term limit Distribution of Power-Federal Citizen’s Role-16-17 year-olds and those

over 70 may vote; 18-70 year-olds are required to vote

Legislature-Congress Political Parties- many; people are free to

join any they wish

Brazil-Facts

Power divided between central government and the state and local governments.

Government is very large. Enjoys an average level of freedom

compared to other countries in the world. Personal property rights are not always protected and the court system cannot be trusted to help people in all cases.

Mexico

Full Name-United Mexican States Chief Executive-president (elected to

6-year term; 1 term limit Distribution of Power-Federal Citizen’s Role-Must be 18 years or

older to vote Legislature-Congress Political Parties- many; people are

free to join any they wish

Mexico-Facts

Power divided between central government and the state and local governments.

Enjoys an average level of freedom compared to other countries in the world. The court system is managed by the central government, and is not totally independent of the president.

Cuba Full Name-Republic of Cuba Chief Executive-president (unlimited terms);

also serves as first secretary of the Communist Party

Distribution of Power-Unitary Citizen’s Role-Must be 18 years or older to

vote Legislature-National Assembly of People’s

Power Political Parties- one: Cuban Communist

Party PCC; membership is very restricted

Cuba Facts Power organized from a strong central government

controls each of the smaller units in the country. Cuba is a communist dictatorship. The citizens do

not elect the president. The president is appointed by the National

Assembly of People’s Power. Citizens may vote for members of the assembly, but

only for candidates approved by the Communist Party of Cuba.

Citizens of Cuba have few freedoms. Cuba is one of the least free countries in the world. There is little opportunity to own personal property.

The government controls almost all businesses, factories , and farms.