1. The Three Branches of the Federal Government
Note on all sources used in this presentation: all sources were retrieved from the internet between 31 January 2008 and 2 February 2008.
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2. An Election Primer Republic - government is elected
Representative Democracy - government is elected and most people are allowed to vote
All democracies are republics, but not all republics are democracies
In 1789 the United States was a republic - not a democracy
In 1920 the United States became a democracy - interpretive!
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3. The United States Government
3 Branches =
2 political parties dominate
There are other parties who run candidates
Political parties are not mentioned in the Constitution

4. 1. Congress (Legislative Branch)
House of Representatives
Senate
Powers of Congress and how they are elected is outlined in the Constitution and the Amendments

5. 2. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Powers of the Supreme Court and how they are selected is outlined in the Constitution and the Amendments

6. 3. President
The President (also called the Executive)
Powers of the Presidency and how they are elected is outlined in the Constitution and the Amendments