Compare and contrast Brazil’s authoritarian regime with Mexico’s electoral authoritarian regime.
What will be an ideal response?
Students should note the difference between modernizing authoritarianism and electoral authoritarianism, as well as delineate differences in how they functioned (military vs one-party state) and justified themselves. Also, note similarities, such as presence of a legislature in each.
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The USA Patriot Act allows the government to __________
a. read documents sent via the mail b. collect blood and saliva samples c. spy on American citizens more easily d. make audio recordings at all private residences that receive public utilities
A current example of a naval blockade is the __________
A) Mexican blockade of U.S. ports in Texas B) Israeli blockade of Hamas-ruled Gaza ports C) Spanish blockade of Gibraltarian ports D) Turkish blockade of Qatari ports