American Government(美国政府).ppt

Qualifications At least 30 years old. A citizen of the United States for at least the past nine years. An inhabitant (居民）of the state he represents. House of Representatives Representation in the House is in proportion to its population, but is entitled to at least one representative. The total number of voting representatives is fixed by law at 435. Each representative serves for a two-year term. Qualifications At least twenty-five years old; A citizen of the United States for the past seven years; An inhabitant of the state he represents. Difference Each House of Congress has the power to introduce legislation on any subject expect raising revenue. Each house can vote against legislation passed by the other house. In this case, a conference committee made up of members from both houses must work out a compromises折中. Sole Rights of the House of Senate Which house are the following rights reserved to? Raising revenue Authority to confirm presidential appointments of high officials Authority to confirm presidential appointments of ambassadors Authority to ratify treaties with foreign countries Start the impeachment procedures Try the impeachment cases Discussion What is the feature of the American Government that impresses you most? Why? * * * * * Qualifications of the American President A president must: be a natural-born citizen of the United States; be at least thirty-five years old; have been a permanent resident in the United States for at least fourteen years. How Americans Vote Out Their President 1. candidate 2. congressional 3. district 4. recap 5. be sworn in 6. president-elect A. of or relating to congress B. a politician who is running for public office C. summarize briefly D. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes E. formally promise to fulfill the duties of a new job or appointment F. the person who has been elected as the president of a country but who has not yet taken office Match the te