Legislative Branch - National Congress
Citizens vote for the National Congress and President
Nation Congress - Federal Senate
Senate
Communist
Mexican citizens are responsible for electing the President and members to the National Congress
Brazils Executive Branch - President
Legislature is chosen by the head of state (dictator)
Citizens have no real power to impact government decisions through a democratic process
Legislative Branch - Mexican National Congress
National Congress - Chamber of Deputies
Chief Executive - Mexican President
One Party System
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Only members of the communist party votes count in elections
All Brazilian citizens are required to vote.