The United States of America

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The United States of America

Representative Democracy Presidential-legislative Democracy Federal Democracy Representative Democracy People elect representatives: Representatives make decisions Government: Checks and Balances: Power Divided 3 branches 3 levels Balance the power and check on each other

Branches of Government

. CHECKS AND BALANCES

Elected Government Officials President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden U.S. Senators (2 per state) U.S. Representatives (population) State Governors (1 per state) State Legislators (varies) City Leaders (mayor, council) All American citizens over 18 have the power to vote for their government officials!!

President Barack Obama Vice President Joe Biden

Rules provided in Constitution Qualifications Running for elected offices: Rules provided in Constitution Qualifications Political Parties choose candidates (though others may run) Running mate Electoral College decides

Interesting fact: The electoral college does not always choose the president!

Technology and the Government