Political System of the USA

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Political System of the USA

Legislative Branch Congress It has two parts: the House of Representative (435 members) and the Senate (100 senators) The more people that live in a state, the more representatives they have in the House of Representatives

Executive Branch The President The Vice President The Cabinet

Judicial Branch The Supreme Court The System of courts

The System of Check and Balances The President Appoints federal judges Can veto laws Can declare unconstitutional Can pass laws over the veto Congress Must approve appointments The Supreme Court Can declare unconstitutional

The Fourth Branch?

Answer the questions The aim of political newspapers? Political party. What is this? What is political philosophy?

Political Ideology “Centre” parties “Right”parties “Left”parties socialist teachings; social property; equality; work for everybody; liberalists; vote for reforms; private property; many rights and freedoms; conservatives; vote for old and past times and principles; monarchy;

Political direction of newspapers is considered not in the title but in the main idea, in text of these newspapers.

Plan for analysis Title; Main topics of this newspaper; What point of political ideology does it belong to? What social group of people is it published for? Your opinion about this newspaper: - I think… - I support the idea… - It is (not) necessary to read it… - I am against… - I agree/disagree…

“Words Have More Power Than The President”

Why mass media is called “the fourth power”?

Your homework Write a short composition (180-200 words) “Policy is a measurement of freedom and responsibility”. Complete 5 headings for political newspapers about the latest events.