the U.S. Political的 Institutions.pptVIP

Political System in the United States;CONTENTS;Comparison of the Political System;1. Constitution;has a total of 27 amendments (修正案). The first 10 amendments, collectively known as the Bill of Rights(权利法案）, were ratified in 1791. The Bill of Rights limits the powers of the Federal government of the US, protecting the rights of all citizens, residents visitors on US territory. ;Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile 5.2.0.0. Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd.;The Constitutional Convention(宪法惯例/制宪会议) ;Amendments to U.S. Constitution;Amendments to U.S. Constitution;1. Constitution;General Principles of the U.S. Government (P157-158); The Federal Government—the central government. Three equal and separate branches： The Legislative branch The Executive branch The Judicial branch They are checked and balanced by one another. ;Executive: enforce laws ;Federalism 联邦制;Delegated（授予权力） powers of the Federal Government; Powers of State Governments (P158);2.1 The Legislative Branch The Congress is the Legislative branch. It is a bicameral law-making body of more than 500 members. It is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.;A. The House of Representatives1)Members: 4352) Elections: Every two years3)?Term of office: 2 years a term4)?Requirements:  ① At least 25 years old ② An American citizen for no less than 7 years.5)?Salary: $ 85, 000 a year6)? The Chief Spokesman: the Speaker.;B. Senate 1)? Members: 1002)?Election: Every two years3)? Term of office: six years 4)? Requirements:  ① At least 30 years old. ② An American citizen for at least 9 years.5)?Salary: $ 108,000 a year6) The Presiding Officer: the Vice-President. ;Functions of Congress ;The Congress;Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile 5.2.0.0. Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd.;2.2 Executive Branch;The Executive Branch;Executive Agencies and Commissions;Executive Agencies and Commissions;A. P