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The American System of Government

The American System of Government. BY ALYSON TSUI. Federal Government. Executive. Click on George to see and hear Bushisms!. The President Elected every 4 years. Federal Government. Legislative. Congress Elections every 2 years. House of Representatives

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The American System of Government

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  1. The American System of Government BY ALYSON TSUI

  2. Federal Government • Executive Click on George to see and hear Bushisms! The President Elected every 4 years

  3. Federal Government Legislative Congress Elections every 2 years House of Representatives Members elected according to the population of the State. Elections every 2 years for the whole house The Senate 2 members per State. Elections every 2 years for 33% of Senators. A senator is elected for 6 years.

  4. Federal Government The Judiciary The Supreme Court 9 judges appointed by the President. Their job is to make sure that the President And Congress run the country according to the US Constitution.

  5. State Government Each State has its own separate government • There are 3 branches • State governor • State legislative • State court • Responsibilities • Police • Education • Transport • Social Welfare • Health

  6. Political Parties Republican Party They believe in low taxation And little interference from the Federal Government. The encourage individuals to work hard and do not like welfare. A party for the rich and Middle Class.

  7. Republican Presidents Richard Nixon 1969-74 Dwight Eisenhower 1953-61 Gerard Ford 1974-77

  8. Political Parties Democratic Party Believe it is the governments duty to distribute wealth Evenly. They introduce higher taxation and welfare benefits. Their support comes fron urban areas and minorities.

  9. Democrat Presidents John F Kennedy 1961-63 Lyndon B Johnson 1963-68 Jimmy Carter 1977-81 Harry Truman1945-53

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