1. The United States of America

2. 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

3. Branches of Government

4. .
CHECKS AND BALANCES

6. 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!!

7. President Barack Obama Vice President Joe Biden

8. 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

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

10. Technology and the Government