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mexico and the united states are the same in more then one way .Both countries  have a federal state  system, the states have governors and their own laws. They also  both have a written constitution. The differences is Mexico, until 2000, was ruled by one party for decades. In Mexico, the president is elected for a six-year term (four in the U.S.) and cannot be re-elected.

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In mexico the penalties agents drugs are different from the ones here according to

Mexico laws: Staying on the right side of the law "Under Mexican law, possession of and trafficking in illegal drugs are federal offenses. Mexican law does not distinguish between hard and soft narcotics. Marijuana, cocaine, heroine and amphetamines are treated equally.
Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences (up to 25 years) and hefty fines. For drug trafficking, bail does not exist.
It is not uncommon for foreign citizens charged with drug offenses to be detained for anywhere between six months to one year before a verdict is reached."

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Mexico annually deports more illegal aliens than the United States does.Mexico's laws about immigration  are that as long as the illegal alien is contributing to the society they are allowed to stay  ."The law also ensures that
immigration authorities have a record of each foreign visitor" from

Mexico’s Immigration Law: Let’s Try It Here at Home.According to Migration Flows in Mexico Have Challenged the Country’s Immigration Policies

"Migrants and returnees who seek opportunities, refuge, and safe passage should be met by policies and programs that support their well-being and promote stability. With looming uncertainties in U.S. immigration programs such as DACA, as well as continued instability in the Northern Triangle region, it is critical that the López Obrador administration makes immigration policy a priority. As the new administration settles into office, it should focus not only on reforming its current immigration policies but also on adopting policies that transform the landscape of immigration toward a more humane and orderly system."

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At one point in mexico was under one ruler .Today  Mexico is a federal republic composed of 31 states and the Federal District.The  Governmental powers are divided constitutionally between executive, legislative, and judicial branches .The legislative branch is divided into an upper house,.Mexico has two chambers: the Chamber of Representatives and the Chamber of Senators . The Chamber of Representatives is comprised of five hundred members who are elected every three years.  The Chamber of Senators is comprised of 128 senators elected every six years.  Mexico is a federal republic formed by thirty-two sovereign states united in a federation as provided by the Mexican Constitution.

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There are three branches of governmental in mexico. The executive branch is ruled by the president and must rule according to the law. A new president is elected every six years . The Presidents is the Supreme Commander of the Army, Navy and Air Force. He can declare war on other countries . Although the Congress doesn't believe in violence to solve their problems, but in peace treaties. As the President, he must assign the Secretaries of State. The secretaries of state is in charge of health care, tourism, the environment, education, commerce, social development, energy, peace within the nation, communications, the countryside,  labor, relations with other countries.