Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes Mexican policy concerning Donald Trump's plan to build a wall along the border between the two countries??

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico has offered to pay for the wall. 
B)  Mexico refuses to pay for the wall. 
C)  Mexico has agreed to bring most of its illegal immigrants in the United States back home. 
D)  Mexico has agreed that its workers can build the wall. 
E)  Mexico has promised to blow up the wall if it is built. 
A)  Mexico has offered to pay for the wall. 
B)  Mexico refuses to pay for the wall. 
C)  Mexico has agreed to bring most of its illegal immigrants in the United States back home. 
D)  Mexico has agreed that its workers can build the wall. 
E)  Mexico has promised to blow up the wall if it is built.

Question 2

The principle of non-reelection operates at which level in Mexican politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal level only 
B)  State level only 
C)  Local level only 
D)  Federal and state levels only 
E)  All levels 
A)  Federal level only 
B)  State level only 
C)  Local level only 
D)  Federal and state levels only 
E)  All levels

Question 3

Despite wanting to institute reform, President Fox made the decision to keep civil servants in place because

Accepted Answer

A)  he wanted to avoid a sudden spike in unemployment. 
B)  he needed their votes to win a second term. 
C)  PAN did not have enough experienced people to fill the positions. 
D)  he was responding to the traditional patron-client system. 
E)  he was afraid of a possible revolution. 
A)  he wanted to avoid a sudden spike in unemployment. 
B)  he needed their votes to win a second term. 
C)  PAN did not have enough experienced people to fill the positions. 
D)  he was responding to the traditional patron-client system. 
E)  he was afraid of a possible revolution.

Question 4

What percentage of the Mexican population lacks access to safe drinking water and indoor plumbing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ten percent 
B)  Twenty percent 
C)  Thirty percent 
D)  Forty percent 
E)  Fifty percent 
A)  Ten percent 
B)  Twenty percent 
C)  Thirty percent 
D)  Forty percent 
E)  Fifty percent

Question 5

The ________ were presidential advisors in the 1980s that were selected by the president because of their academic backgrounds in business and economics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ were presidential advisors in the...

Question 6

What are the two most important reasons there is so much corruption in Mexico and, by implication, much of the Global South? Why did you reach this conclusion?

Accepted Answer

The two most important reasons for the p

Question 7

In 1939, the National Action Party (PAN) initially was formed to represent the interests of what groups?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 8

The Mexican term for the president's single, six-year term is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Mexican term for the president's single,...

Question 9

How would you describe the impact of the United States on Mexico? Why did you reach that conclusion?

Accepted Answer

The impact of the United States on Mexic

Question 10

The main features of the Oportunidades program are

Accepted Answer

A)  it comes from foreign aid donated by developed nations and it goes to the areas currently suffering from the greatest drug-related violence. 
B)  money is given directly to women and is contingent on their children staying in school and the family receiving medical care. 
C)  spending on education has doubled while money has been saved by offering less of a retirement social safety net for the wealthy. 
D)  only those who are below a certain income level qualify but the program is otherwise gender and race-neutral. 
E)  it was brought in by the PRD and was revoked as soon as President Neito's party gained power in 2012. 
A)  it comes from foreign aid donated by developed nations and it goes to the areas currently suffering from the greatest drug-related violence. 
B)  money is given directly to women and is contingent on their children staying in school and the family receiving medical care. 
C)  spending on education has doubled while money has been saved by offering less of a retirement social safety net for the wealthy. 
D)  only those who are below a certain income level qualify but the program is otherwise gender and race-neutral. 
E)  it was brought in by the PRD and was revoked as soon as President Neito's party gained power in 2012.

Question 11

A major reason for the decline of PRI electoral victories after 1997 was the creation of

Accepted Answer

A)  PAN. 
B)  an anti-NAFTA coalition. 
C)  the Federal Electoral Institute. 
D)  the National Chamber of Commerce. 
E)  the Drug Enforcement Agency. 
A)  PAN. 
B)  an anti-NAFTA coalition. 
C)  the Federal Electoral Institute. 
D)  the National Chamber of Commerce. 
E)  the Drug Enforcement Agency.

Question 12

The policy reforms that helped end the crisis of the 1980s included all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  nationalization of key industries. 
B)  raising taxes. 
C)  debt reduction. 
D)  reductions in government spending. 
E)  opening the economy to more trade and foreign investment. 
A)  nationalization of key industries. 
B)  raising taxes. 
C)  debt reduction. 
D)  reductions in government spending. 
E)  opening the economy to more trade and foreign investment.

Question 13

The global recession that started in 2008 has had the following economic impact on the Mexican economy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Currency depreciation has driven Mexico to the brink of default and required a 2009 bailout from the International Monetary Fund. 
B)  A housing crisis occurred in Mexico that cost millions their savings and helped drive the country into a deep recession. 
C)  The price of oil has dropped sharply on the world market, costing PEMEX loss of profits. 
D)  Large numbers of Mexicans have returned from the United States putting pressure on domestic labor markets. 
E)  Mexico has been one of the few countries able to economically thrive during the recession due to a diversified economy. 
A)  Currency depreciation has driven Mexico to the brink of default and required a 2009 bailout from the International Monetary Fund. 
B)  A housing crisis occurred in Mexico that cost millions their savings and helped drive the country into a deep recession. 
C)  The price of oil has dropped sharply on the world market, costing PEMEX loss of profits. 
D)  Large numbers of Mexicans have returned from the United States putting pressure on domestic labor markets. 
E)  Mexico has been one of the few countries able to economically thrive during the recession due to a diversified economy.

Question 14

The six-year presidential term in Mexico is referred to as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  caudillo. 
B)  camarilla. 
C)  maquiladora. 
D)  mestizo. 
E)  sexeño. 
A)  caudillo. 
B)  camarilla. 
C)  maquiladora. 
D)  mestizo. 
E)  sexeño.

Question 15

The movement of Mexican workers to the United States is a policy concern to Mexican politicians because

Accepted Answer

A)  of the difficulties Mexican businesses have in filling job openings. 
B)  earnings repatriated to Mexico are a major boost to the economy. 
C)  U.S. policy threatens to attract more workers. 
D)  of the loss of tax revenue workers in the United States would have paid in Mexico. 
E)  wages in Mexico rise unexpectedly when the number of available workers declines. 
A)  of the difficulties Mexican businesses have in filling job openings. 
B)  earnings repatriated to Mexico are a major boost to the economy. 
C)  U.S. policy threatens to attract more workers. 
D)  of the loss of tax revenue workers in the United States would have paid in Mexico. 
E)  wages in Mexico rise unexpectedly when the number of available workers declines.

Question 16

What is the impact of the policy of non-reelection on the Mexican political system? Is it positive or negative? Do you think such a requirement is a good idea? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The policy of non-reelection in the Mexi

Question 17

When comparing the political systems in Mexico and Germany, one similarity is

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 18

A major reason for the rapid rise in Mexican foreign debt was

Accepted Answer

A)  vast overspending by the Mexican government. 
B)  significant drops in the price of oil. 
C)  failure of Mexican citizens to pay taxes. 
D)  the impact of the import substitution policies. 
E)  the impact of the economic liberalization policies. 
A)  vast overspending by the Mexican government. 
B)  significant drops in the price of oil. 
C)  failure of Mexican citizens to pay taxes. 
D)  the impact of the import substitution policies. 
E)  the impact of the economic liberalization policies.

Question 19

The Mexican term for patron-client relations is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Mexican term for patron-client relations is...

Question 20

What has been the role of women in Mexican politics? How is that role changing in the last few decades? Do you think a woman will be elected president first in Mexico or the United States? Why?

Accepted Answer

The role of women in Mexican politics ha

Which of the following statements best describes Mexican policy concerning Donald Trump's plan to build a wall along the border between the two countries??

The principle of non-reelection operates at which level in Mexican politics?

Despite wanting to institute reform, President Fox made the decision to keep civil servants in place because

What percentage of the Mexican population lacks access to safe drinking water and indoor plumbing?

The ________ were presidential advisors in the 1980s that were selected by the president because of their academic backgrounds in business and economics.

What are the two most important reasons there is so much corruption in Mexico and, by implication, much of the Global South? Why did you reach this conclusion?

In 1939, the National Action Party (PAN) initially was formed to represent the interests of what groups?

The Mexican term for the president's single, six-year term is ________.

How would you describe the impact of the United States on Mexico? Why did you reach that conclusion?

The main features of the Oportunidades program are

A major reason for the decline of PRI electoral victories after 1997 was the creation of

The policy reforms that helped end the crisis of the 1980s included all the following EXCEPT

The global recession that started in 2008 has had the following economic impact on the Mexican economy.

The six-year presidential term in Mexico is referred to as ___________.

The movement of Mexican workers to the United States is a policy concern to Mexican politicians because

What is the impact of the policy of non-reelection on the Mexican political system? Is it positive or negative? Do you think such a requirement is a good idea? Why or why not?

When comparing the political systems in Mexico and Germany, one similarity is

A major reason for the rapid rise in Mexican foreign debt was

The Mexican term for patron-client relations is ________.

What has been the role of women in Mexican politics? How is that role changing in the last few decades? Do you think a woman will be elected president first in Mexico or the United States? Why?

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Exam 14: Mexico

Which of the following statements best describes Mexican policy concerning Donald Trump's plan to build a wall along the border between the two countries??

The principle of non-reelection operates at which level in Mexican politics?

Despite wanting to institute reform, President Fox made the decision to keep civil servants in place because

What percentage of the Mexican population lacks access to safe drinking water and indoor plumbing?

The ________ were presidential advisors in the 1980s that were selected by the president because of their academic backgrounds in business and economics.

What are the two most important reasons there is so much corruption in Mexico and, by implication, much of the Global South? Why did you reach this conclusion?

In 1939, the National Action Party (PAN) initially was formed to represent the interests of what groups?

The Mexican term for the president's single, six-year term is ________.

How would you describe the impact of the United States on Mexico? Why did you reach that conclusion?

The main features of the Oportunidades program are

A major reason for the decline of PRI electoral victories after 1997 was the creation of

The policy reforms that helped end the crisis of the 1980s included all the following EXCEPT

The global recession that started in 2008 has had the following economic impact on the Mexican economy.

The six-year presidential term in Mexico is referred to as ___________.

The movement of Mexican workers to the United States is a policy concern to Mexican politicians because

What is the impact of the policy of non-reelection on the Mexican political system? Is it positive or negative? Do you think such a requirement is a good idea? Why or why not?

When comparing the political systems in Mexico and Germany, one similarity is

A major reason for the rapid rise in Mexican foreign debt was

The Mexican term for patron-client relations is ________.

What has been the role of women in Mexican politics? How is that role changing in the last few decades? Do you think a woman will be elected president first in Mexico or the United States? Why?

Global Challenges

Domestic Responses

The Industrialized Democracies

The United States

The United Kingdom

Germany

Current and Former Communist Regimes

Russia

China

The Global South

India

Iran

Nigeria

The World Is Messed up Discuss

The European Union

Toward a Paradigm Shift

Filters