You have no idea on the level if corruption within the government. The reforma judicial will leave all the power in the hands of the president and of the ruling party
There’s a reason why our Constitution has a separation of powers. Executive, legislative and judicial.
Yes, however the Constitution does not institute minority rule, it would be undemocratic if the majority party wasn't allowed to pass reforms if they were elected a supermajority in both houses plus the President. The reform ensures that judges are elected by the people of Mexico. If the people are unsatisfied, they can vote them out of power.
Correct. The Constitution has intentionally antidemocratic elements as well as democratic ones. This is part of the balancing act intended to preserve republican government, which tends to devolve into democracy (and, in turn, tyranny, whether through mob rule or the eventual strongman they’ll elect).
If the majority party were elected to supermajorities here, it would not suffice to change the appointment of the judicial system. That would be a constitutional amendment which would require state legislatures coming along for the ride.
I think this is good and has served us well. I share the concerns about this move.
It's the Moreno party, not Monero.
Thank you, not sure how I missed that typo
Shout out to Monero though. 😂
You have no idea on the level if corruption within the government. The reforma judicial will leave all the power in the hands of the president and of the ruling party
There’s a reason why our Constitution has a separation of powers. Executive, legislative and judicial.
Yes, however the Constitution does not institute minority rule, it would be undemocratic if the majority party wasn't allowed to pass reforms if they were elected a supermajority in both houses plus the President. The reform ensures that judges are elected by the people of Mexico. If the people are unsatisfied, they can vote them out of power.
Correct. The Constitution has intentionally antidemocratic elements as well as democratic ones. This is part of the balancing act intended to preserve republican government, which tends to devolve into democracy (and, in turn, tyranny, whether through mob rule or the eventual strongman they’ll elect).
If the majority party were elected to supermajorities here, it would not suffice to change the appointment of the judicial system. That would be a constitutional amendment which would require state legislatures coming along for the ride.
I think this is good and has served us well. I share the concerns about this move.