12th Grade Graduation Project Pd. 8

Presidents Joachim Gauck Barack Obama Title: President Chosen: Elected by the Federal Government (Bundestag) The office of president is open to all Germans who are entitled to vote in Bundestag elections and have reached the age of 40 No one may serve more than two consecutive five-year terms. The president must not be a member of the federal government or of a legislature at either the federal or state level. Title: President Chosen: Citizens cast ballots for a slate of members of the U.S. Electoral College; these electors in turn directly elect the President and Vice President. President nay not serve more than 8 years in office (two terms) Must be at least 35 years of age Must live in the U.S. for 14 years Must be a natural citizen of the U.S.

Law Making Bodies Congress Bicameral 100 seats U.S.A. Germany Congress Bicameral 100 seats Senate – 6 year terms, House – 2 year terms Bundestag Bicameral Legislature There are 630 seats in the Bundestag Each member serves 4 years

Bill of Rights Freedom of Religion – Yes Freedom of Speech – Yes America Germany Freedom of Religion – Yes Freedom of Speech – Yes Right to Bear Arms – Yes Freedom of Press – Yes Freedom of Religion – Yes Freedom of Speech – Yes Right to Bear Arms – Yes Freedom of Press – Yes

Political Parties Multiparty system Two Party system Democratic America Germany Two Party system Democratic Historically, the party has represented farmers, laborers, labor unions, and religious and ethnic minorities. Try to expand social security and safety net programs, support renewable energy, support cuts in defense spending, uphold network neutrality, and support same-sex marriage and abortion Republican Strongly believe that free markets and individual achievement are the primary factors in economic prosperity. They oppose state tax, believe in safety net to assist less fortunate but there needs to be limits, do not supports same-sex marriage or abortion, and they do not support legalization of drugs. Multiparty system