1. Three Branches of Government
UNITED STATES
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Three Branches of Government

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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).

5. United States
President
Barack Obama
Vice President
Joe Biden

6. Separation of Powers

7. Makes the laws Legislative Branch
2 houses: House of Representatives (based on state population) and Senate. (equal representation, 2 per state)
Makes the laws

8. The Executive Branch
President
Enforces the laws

9. Judicial Branch
Supreme Court.
Interprets the law

10. Checks and Balances
Makes sure that not one branch is more powerful than the others.