Three Branches of Government UNITED STATES and Three Branches of Government
Democracy within a Republic Democracy is government by the people. Republic is a government with a president and representatives elected by the people and responsible to the people.
United States Location: North America Capital: Washington, D.C. 40° N and 98° W Capital: Washington, D.C. Official Language: English Economy: Free Enterprise (Market Economy) Government: Republic Also Known As: Democratic Republic Constitutional Democracy Representative Democracy
Acceptance of many cultures The United States is often referred to as a melting pot or salad bowl because of multiculturalism. Acceptance of many cultures Because of this, you will often hear many who are bilingual (able to speak two languages).
United States President Barack Obama Vice President Joe Biden
Separation of Powers
Makes the laws Legislative Branch 2 houses: House of Representatives (based on state population) and Senate. (equal representation, 2 per state) Makes the laws
The Executive Branch President Enforces the laws
Judicial Branch Supreme Court. Interprets the law
Checks and Balances Makes sure that not one branch is more powerful than the others.