Question

which best explains how the institutional revolutionary party (pri) maintained power in mexico for many years? it defeated opposition parties by controlling congress and using election fraud. it ruled so well that people prospered and opposing parties did not succeed. it acted like a dictatorship and jailed those who opposed the way they ruled. it offered the working class many benefits and kept dissension to a minimum.

Explanation:

The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) in Mexico was known for using various means to stay in power. Option 1 is correct as the PRI did control Congress and there were instances of election fraud. Option 2 is incorrect as the PRI's rule was not without flaws and people did not all prosper in a way that made opposition non - existent. Option 3 is an over - simplification; while there were undemocratic elements, it was not just a simple dictatorship with jailing as the main method. Option 4 is also incorrect as the benefits were not the main reason for maintaining power compared to the control of Congress and election fraud.

Answer:

It defeated opposition parties by controlling congress and using election fraud.