The Mexican political system is a copy of the U.S. political system, which was formed in late eighteenth century. It was a system of government never before experienced. Introduced a system other than those known at that time. Years later, in 1824, the New Mexico adopted the same system with a balance of power course divided into executive, legislative and judicial.
In the legislature, the original intention of the deputies was r epresentar different regions (districts) in the country. Represent ideas and interests of people located in different districts and hold accountable those who elected them. Over the years, in Mexico, this started to change to another course. After the revolution of 1910, one party had absolute control the executive and legislative branches and, consequently, also the judiciary. Both houses of Congress were dominated entirely by a single political party, until the decade of the 70s, then-President Jose Lopez Portillo promoted a constitutional reform to introduce the system of proportional representation deputies. This model, commonly used in Western Europe, sought to bring the Congress members were not popularly elected but were chosen by political parties.
As a result of these reforms in Mexico now have 500 representatives in the House of Representatives of which 300 are elected a relative majority in the 300 districts that divide the country, and the remaining 200 are elected by the parties and not by the people . In the Senate passes the same. Initially, there were 2 senators from each state (regardless of population) for a total of 64 senators. With the reforms of the 70s, now 128. Half are elected directly by the people, 32 by proportional representation (1 for every 2% of the actual national vote of his party nationally) and 32 are by the principle of "first minority," which are left in second in the voting of their respective states.
In the legislature, the original intention of the deputies was r epresentar different regions (districts) in the country. Represent ideas and interests of people located in different districts and hold accountable those who elected them. Over the years, in Mexico, this started to change to another course. After the revolution of 1910, one party had absolute control the executive and legislative branches and, consequently, also the judiciary. Both houses of Congress were dominated entirely by a single political party, until the decade of the 70s, then-President Jose Lopez Portillo promoted a constitutional reform to introduce the system of proportional representation deputies. This model, commonly used in Western Europe, sought to bring the Congress members were not popularly elected but were chosen by political parties.
As a result of these reforms in Mexico now have 500 representatives in the House of Representatives of which 300 are elected a relative majority in the 300 districts that divide the country, and the remaining 200 are elected by the parties and not by the people . In the Senate passes the same. Initially, there were 2 senators from each state (regardless of population) for a total of 64 senators. With the reforms of the 70s, now 128. Half are elected directly by the people, 32 by proportional representation (1 for every 2% of the actual national vote of his party nationally) and 32 are by the principle of "first minority," which are left in second in the voting of their respective states.
Nonetheless, the continued legislative monopoly alike. A single party had a majority in both chambers, until little by little opposition deputies came to Congress. It was in 1997 when no party won a majority in the House.
Personally, I think in Mexico are no longer needed Members of multimember. The country has changed, and the people and elected representatives and senators from all parties. Congress is no longer dominated by one political party. What Lopez Portillo wanted in the 70s, is already accomplished. In Mexico there is a plurality. Also, ask: Who are accountable to Members multimember? The answer is simple: we are accountable to their party and NOT the people, after all, the people did not vote for them. Members elected by the people must be accountable to those who elected (though not all do).
Personally, I think that having people in Congress that people do not chose a c rhyme against democracy. You lose the original concept of "representative democracy." It is possible that people who did not choose, you are taking decisions affecting the country.
Also, consider this: According to Mexican newspaper El Semanario , "... legislators earn per month 77 000 888 pesos for diet, 45 thousand 786 for legislative assistance and 28 000 772 for their management and citizen service. "
As published in the Official Journal of the Federation in early 2008 , Members also have a health insurance, whose primary insurance amount is up to 500 thousand general current monthly minimum wage in Mexico City and a noble bonus equivalent to 40 days of their diet. They also have a savings fund, which is a contribution of up to 12% of your gross monthly diet ($ 5494.32 approx.). Our gentlemen also have group life insurance and funeral expenses, between some of the benefits to which Members are entitled. And of course, not forgetting the "caiditos."
The above figures are from 2008, far in fiscal 2009, the numbers are increasing. Also I have not mentioned the earnings of senators or their benefits. Just imagine how we could save big bucks if we had multi-member deputies. Between the Senate and House of Representatives, a total of 264 multi-member representatives. Do the math and see how much money could be saved each year. No wonder all the post fight!
... the crisis, ap '?
... the crisis, ap '?
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