Latin America Governments

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Latin America Governments

Government Chart Page 37 Directions: Cut out Chart Glue into IN

Brazil: Federal Republic Power is divided between the national (federal) and local (state) governments Leader is elected by the citizens stays in office four years Voting is mandatory for citizens 18 – 70 years old that can read

Brazil Freedom of speech and assembly Free trade and people can work where they want and start a new business

Mexico: Federal Republic Power is divided between the national (federal) and local (state) governments Leader is elected by the people President is in term for six years President has more power than the other branches of government

Mexico Freedom of speech and assembly Free trade and people can work where they want and start a new business

Cuba: Dictatorship Leader: President Dictator with absolute authority Was not elected by the people Seized power in 1959 Controls ALL aspects of citizens lives through the communist party Citizens are able to vote for people the dictator nominates

Cuba Citizens do not have power, and can be imprisoned for speaking out against the government There is little opportunity to own personal property Government is large and controls all businesses, factories, & farms One of the least free countries in the world

Cooking Up a Government Page 38 Directions: Write a “recipe” for Brazil, Mexico, and Cuba’s government. Include several ingredients that were used to form the government. (IE, a lot of government control, dictator, no rights) Write out the special cooking instructions for bringing the government together. Cut out Recipes Glue on top of each other, then into IN