Why was Mexico considered a single-party state?
A. There was only one political party in the history of the country.
B. One party dominated the government and all political institutions.
C. One party controlled politics, while another controlled the economy.
D. The constitution declared only one party could be in control at a time.
Answer (1)
Mexico was considered a single-party state primarily because the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) dominated the government and political institutions for most of the 20th century. This control included electoral manipulation and suppression of opposition, limiting the effectiveness of competing parties. The dominance of the PRI created a perception of a lack of genuine political competition in the country. ;
