Political Culture & Participation

The impact of international trade agreements on domestic policy decisions.

Fluctuations in GDP influencing a government’s fiscal policy.

Changes in the head of state's leadership style impacting foreign relations.

The role of religion in shaping voter preferences and party platforms.

Adopt tariff reductions on imported produce.

Nationalize foreign-owned farms within the country.

Encourage total self-sufficiency in food production.

Prohibit exportation of all agricultural products.

Civil society is primarily focused on economic development

Civil society organizations have commercial interests

Civil society organizations are directly associated with the government

Civil society can act as a check on the state's power

Deliver social services that governments normally provide

Implement monetary policies affecting national economies

Appoint judicial officials to courts at different levels

Act as watchdogs by monitoring government actions and policies

Paying membership fees to private clubs.

Purchasing government bonds.

Investing in the stock market.

Voting in elections.

Civil society leaders running for political office within the existing authoritarian structure.

CSOs supporting one political party to ensure its victory against the authoritarian regime.

CSOs engaging in election monitoring and voter education campaigns.

CSOs focusing solely on delivering social services that complement government programs.

Undertake judicial review

Evoke referendums

Form interest groups

Digital activism

Shared cultural values shape norms that facilitate trust and long-term cooperation beyond material gains.

Shared cultural values have no significant impact on trade agreements which are based purely on economic interest.

Shared cultural values lead directly to increased economic interdependence and thus peace among nations involved in trade agreements.

Shared cultural values encourage states to prioritize relative gains over absolute gains in negotiations.

Enhanced regional autonomy under this new system decreases centralized control thereby weakening overall party cohesion.

It strengthens party discipline due legislative members depending on their party staying in power to maintain executive roles.

The change has no significant effect since Mexican culture already fosters strong loyalty within political factions.

Party discipline becomes irrelevant as independence among legislators increases without reliance on a singular executive figure.

By exercising veto power over governmental decisions

By casting deciding votes within legislative bodies

By providing expertise and data to inform policy debates

By officially endorsing political candidates during elections