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What are the BBC and ...
Mrs Francis counted on this former CSI teacher turned substitute to drive her to work everyday for five years. They remain "tight knit" friends.
Who is Mrs. Neiderhoffer?
This peasant revolutionary group occupied the state capital in Chiapas to protest the signing of NAFTA out of concerns for indigenous land rights.
Who are the Zapatistas? /ELZN
This elected clerical body determines if a new Supreme Leader needs to be named every year:
Who are the Assembly of Religious Experts
In a parliamentary system , a prime minister can ususally be removed through this process
What is a vote of no confidence?
the increase in political parties represented in legislature can be used as evidence that both the UK and Mexico were once corporatist but are now this..
What is pluralist?
This current CSI teacher is Mrs. Francis' work bestie and made the earrings she is wearing
Who is Mrs. Couchon
This term is used to describe the single six year term of the Mexican presidents (and formerly senators)
What is the sexeno?
Name three legally recognized religious minoroty groups in Iran
What are Christianity, Judiasm, Zoastrianism (also non- Shia Muslim sects including Sunni, Sufi ,etc.)?
What is Wednesday May 6?
Mexico has a President, the UK has this.
What is a Prime Minister?
This Administrator once shared a classroom with Mrs. Francis
Who is Mr. Canale
Which political party ruled Mexico from 1917-1997?
Who are the PRI? (Priismo)
If a true majority of over 50% is not established by a presidential candidate, this will be the next step in naming a president
What is a run off election?
In addtion to a direct address of the core concepts, what are two features your ARGUMENT ESSAY must contain?
What is the main nickname for the Conservative party in the UK today?
Who are the Tories?
This is Mrs. Francis' dogs's name
Who is Blitz? DOUBLE POINTS
The lower house of Mexico's Congress is comprised of 500 members; 300 by first past the post and 200 via proportional representation
What is the Chamber of Deputies?
This controversial body has the power to settle disputes between the religious authoriteis and the Majiles
Who are the Expediency Council?
Name a source of legitimacy in ANY democratic system.
What are elections?
The UK has opted out of joining this EU + Nordic country agreement to promote passport/ visa free travel among member states citing parliamentary sovereignty and the need for independent border patrol as key reasons...
What is the Shengen Area/ Shengen Zone ?
What subject does Mrs. Francis' husband teach at New Dorp High School?
What is art?
This fedudal system of land ownership instituted by Spanish and Portugese was established in the 1500s and lasted nearly three centruies, resulting in a tremendous inequality between indigenous Mexicans and those with European heritage.
This Kurdish young woman's arrest and death in prison in 2022 over her "bad hijab" was the cause of significant protest in Iran
Who is Mahsa Amini?
Name THREE common social cleavages in ALL of our core countries?
ethnicity, religion, social class, regional, reformers/ conservatives... (other acceptable answers if justified)