Sexenio

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Sexenio is one of Mexico’s most important political institutions. It is the term limit on the Mexican Presidency, which limits the office holder to one six-year term. It is important because it is one of the few limitations on executive power in Mexico, which is strong at Local, State, and National levels. Without the Sexenio, Mexico would most likely not be considered a democracy since most presidents are elected by one party. Example: Partido Revolucionario Institucional rule of Mexico for most of the 20th century.

[edit] Sources

• lecture notes supplemental materials on Mexico, the power of patronage parties

[edit] Further reading

• The film La Lay de Herodes (Harod's Law)