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Country
Federative
Republic
of Brazil
Distribution of
Power
Federa
Type of
Government
Presidential
Executive Branch
Democracy
President (Head of
state & Chief
executive)
Vice President
How is the head of
government
chosen?
Elected by popular
vote for single 4-year
term
Legislative Branch
Role of Citizen
National Congress in
bicameral
legislature-Senate
and Chamber of
Deputies
Ages 18-70 are
required by law to
vote
United
Mexican
States
Republic
of Cuba
Federa
Presidential
Democracy
President (head of
state and chief
executive)
Unitary
Autocratic
Dictatorship
President (dictator]
Elected by popular
vote for single 6-year
term
National Congress in
bicameral
legislature-Senate
and Chamber of
Deputies
Citizens over 18 may
vote in elections
Castro came to power
by military force in
1959
-elections are held, but
there is only one
candidate
The National
Assembly of People's
Power is the
country's unicameral
legislature.
Candidates are
approved by
government.
Over 16 must vote,
can only vote for
candidates selected
by government
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