How is the Mexican President chosen and what is the term limit?

• A. Elected nationwide by popular vote for a six-year term with reelection allowed.
• B. Elected by the Senate for four years.
• C. Elected nationwide by popular vote for a six-year term with no reelection.
• D. Appointed by the Supreme Court for life.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that the Mexican president is chosen by direct nationwide popular vote and serves a single six-year term with no opportunity for reelection. Citizens vote for the president in a nationwide election, and the winner takes office after the election, not the Senate or courts. The six-year term, known as a sexenio, is non-renewable, meaning a president cannot run for the presidency again after serving. This single-term design is intended to promote turnover and limit the concentration of power.

The other options don’t fit because the presidency is not chosen by the Senate, the term is not four years, and the president is not appointed for life by the Supreme Court.