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BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE USA

VY_32_INOVACE_15-02. BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE USA. Population Symbols Political System. Official name : The United States of America (the USA) Capital : Washington D.C. Climate : v aried geographies  varied temperatures: hottest +57°C, coldest -63°C

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BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE USA

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  1. VY_32_INOVACE_15-02 BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE USA Population Symbols Political System

  2. Officialname: The United Statesof America (the USA) • Capital: Washington D.C. • Climate: • variedgeographies varied temperatures: • hottest +57°C, coldest -63°C • temperate,subtropical, tropical, arid, arctic • natural hazards: • volcanoes, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, mud slides, forest fires, freak storms

  3. Symbols • National flag: • ‘OldGlory’ (‘Satrs and Stripes’) • smaller blue oblong with 50 white stars • larger oblong with 6 white and 7 red stripes • National anthem: • ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ • Great Seal of the United States • a bald eagle with his wings outstretched, 13 arrows, an olive branch

  4. Autor: U. S. Government, Název: US-GreatSeal-Obverse.svg Zdroj: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US-GreatSeal-Obverse.svg The Great Seal AMERICAN FLAG Autor: Neznámý, Název:Flag of the United States.svg Zdroj: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg

  5. Population • 312, 355, 000 inhabitants • 80% living in towns • the 3rd most populous state • density: 30 inhabitants / km² • 82% speak English, 10% Spanish • diverse country: • various ethnic groups: • true Native Americans (Indians, Eskimos) less than 1% • Caucasian = White 80% • African – American 13% • Hispanic • Asian 4% • Pacific Islanders

  6. Political System • a federationof 50 states • individualstatesandfederalgovernment = power • Executivepower: • The President – TheWhite House • Executive Office • Legislativepower: • 2 housesofCongress– TheCapitol • TheSenate • The House ofRepresentatives • Judiciarypower: • TheSupremeCourt, allfederalcourts

  7. Autor: Susan Sterner, Název: SouthPorticoChristmas.jpg Zdroj: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SouthPorticoChristmas.jpg The White House

  8. Executivepower • The President: • widerpowers • electedfor 4 years • headof: state, government, commander – in – chiefofthe US ArmedForces • appointsfederaljudges, ministers, ambassadors, consuls • veto lawspassed by Congress • Executive Office: • President`s personal staff • 14 cabinet departments + employees

  9. Political Parties • The Democratic Party • supportssocialliberals, democrats • progressivism • bluecolour • ‘Kicking Donkey’ • BarackObama • The Republican Party: • supports Amer. conservatism • red colour • elephant • George W. Bush

  10. Thank you for your attention. Autor DUM: Mgr. Darina Sikorová

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