Which best explains why rulers of the PRI in Mexico allowed the judicial branch of government to gain strength?
a. They hoped that doing so would protect them in case the military overthrew the government.
b. They wanted to try former military dictators for repressive actions undertaken during their rule.
c. They hoped by moving toward more democratic institutions like an independent judiciary, they could gain admission to the WTO.
d. They wanted to make sure that party still had control over any of its members after they became president.
e. They feared they might lose a presidential election, which would allow their opponents to use a weak judicial branch to support reprisals against them.
E
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