Mexican Political System: Evolution and Challenges
Presidential System
Mexico has a bicameral legislature. The president is elected by national popular vote. The legislature is elected separately, with an upper house consisting of three senators representing each of the states and a lower house (chamber of deputies) representing the population.
Senate Elections
Senators run for office in pairs, and there is a first and second candidate in each pair. The pair that gets the most votes takes the first two senate seats, and the first candidate in the second
Read MoreRationalist Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide to Its History and Key Figures
Rationalist Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide
Origins and Influences
Rationalist architecture emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction to the ornate and eclectic styles of the past. It was influenced by the rise of modernism and the Bauhaus movement, which emphasized simplicity, functionality, and the use of new materials and technologies.
Key Principles
The key principles of rationalist architecture include:
- Emphasis on function: Buildings should be designed to meet the specific needs of their
The Revolutionary Democratic Sexenio 1868-74
THEME 3: THE REVOLUTIONARY DEMOCRATIC Sexenio 1868-74
This created the first attempt to establish in Spain a democracy based on universal male suffrage, to integrate the masses and the new National State. The experiment failed. For decades, politicians debated how to incorporate the policy to all social classes.
3.1 THE REVOLUTION AND THE SEARCH OF KING 1868-70
The origin of this administration is the Revolution day of September 1868 (the Glorious). It began with a military coup in Cadiz led
The Interwar Period: Economic Crisis, Political Instability, and the Rise of Totalitarianism
The Roaring Twenties
Definition
The Roaring Twenties was a period of time (1920s), especially in the USA, characterized by economic prosperity and the spread of the American way of life.
Characteristics of the American Way of Life
- Individual effort and success guarantee the wealth and well-being of its citizens.
- Economic growth was based on technical innovations.
- Wages growth, advertising, hire purchases, and back loans led to consumerism or the era of mass consumption.
Conclusion
The profits made by successful
Read MoreThe Spanish Civil War: Causes and Consequences
Final Thought: Why All This?
The Remote Causes or Long-Term
– The military’s intervention in government and the suppression of the liberal revolution in Spain. – The conservative and reactionary attitudes of the army, especially towards Catalan and Basque nationalism. – The delay in Spain’s industrialization and economic modernization. – The high level of illiteracy and the lack of educational infrastructure. – The ideological dominance of the Church in education. – The influence of the Soviet Revolution
Read MoreThe Rise of Basque Nationalism: An Analysis of the First Batzoki Statutes
Introduction
This document analyzes the statutes for the first Batzoki, a Basque nationalist social club, established in Bilbao in 1894. Attributed to Sabino Arana or a close associate, the document provides valuable insight into the early Basque nationalist movement, predating the formation of the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) by a year.
Historical Context
The late 19th century was a turbulent period in Spain. The Restoration period, marked by a corrupt system of alternating dynastic parties, faced
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