President of Mexico

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What kind of government does President of Mexico have?Presidential system of government
2. What is the official title?President of the United Mexican States
3. What is the term limit?Single six-year term (sexenio)
4. How long does a Mexican president serve?A Mexican president serves a single six‑year term, called a sexenio, and cannot run again.
5. Why can't Mexican presidents be re‑elected?The ban on re‑election was made after the Mexican Revolution to stop one person from staying in power too long and to keep democracy strong.

Head of State: The ceremonial and symbolic leader representing the nation internationally and domestically.
Head of Government: The chief executive responsible for the day-to-day administration and policy implementation of the government.
Executive Branch: The branch of government responsible for executing and enforcing laws, headed by the president.
Presidential System: A system of government where the president is both head of state and head of government, elected separately from the legislature.