🗳️ap comparative government review

Patronage

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A system of distributing government benefits and resources to supporters, which Mexico reduced by privatizing state-owned corporations as part of its transition away from one-party dominance.

AP course connection

Topic 4.3: 4.3 What are Political Party Systems?

Unit 4