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Mexican vs Usa Culture

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Ricardo Collazo
SOCI 200
10/10/2011

Abstract This paper is on the difference of the Mexican culture compared to the culture of the United States of America. We look into four sources of reference in our conclusion. The biggest questions we must ask ourselves is "What is the impact this country is making on the U.S and vice versa?" and “Is our policy a direct result of Mexico 's policy, citizens, actions, or and culture?” We are going to look at the history, ethics, education, family and government of Mexico. This is in hope of having a better understanding for the impact they have not only in thinking but in laws passed.
Key words: relationship, ideology, culture and society

Geography
Location Why are these headings here? …show more content…

We both celebrate our independence. While we celebrate it on the Fourth of July they celebrate it on fifth of May. There is a day of independence in which we both became independent and formed a union of States; while the celebration and symbolism is similar it’s also different. Reference?
Politics and Economy
Government
Economy Trade The Mexican government is of a free republic with a free trade economy; hence the exact name for Mexico is “Estados Unidos Mexicanos” which in translation means United States of Mexico. The government is set up much like ours in that it has three parts of government. We both have legislative, judicial, and executive branches. The branches may be similar, however the rights and operation are very different. This includes the terms of service or the responsibility of operation. The legislative branch has the right to pass laws, impose taxes, declare war, approve the national budget, approve of reject trades, and ratify appointments. These responsibilities are much like out Senate or Congress, and in fact one political party may be the majority and different than that of the president, or in our system of government a checks and balance approach. The judicial system is divided into several branches just as in the States. These branches are local, state, and federal branches. They also incorporate a Supreme Court. The legal system of laws is based or

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