Mexican Government Branches

The Federal Government of Mexico is the national government of the also known as Mexican United States —Estados Unidos Mexicanos—. Similar to the government of the United States, and to many other governments, the Mexican one is divided in three branches: executive, judicial and legislative. Each of these branches has some authority on its own, as well as some on the other two branches. This government is based on a congressional system; where by the President is both the head of state and government. It functions based on the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, as amended in 1917.
The Powers of the Union
As before stated, the federal government is divided in three branches, which have as seat the capital of Mexico, Distrito Federal, also known as D.F., and currently Ciudad de México. All branches are independent, yet they have some authority over each other. …show more content…
The Congress is in charge of passing laws, approving the national budget, impose taxes, declaring war, endorsing diplomatic appointments and approving or rejecting treaties made with other