C12英语1班Group8 2概要1.ppt

Difference between American and British political system VS Governments Political Parties Systems British President 100 members 435 members U.S. Government The Supreme Court The House of Representatives Congress Senate Legislative Executive Judicial The lower federal Courts Governments Political Parties Systems Britian Labors Reformists Support great social and economic equality Aim at nationalization Opposed to great change in society Support private enterprise and freedom from state control America The Republican Party: 1.Oppose too much government intervention in the economy: 2.Have little enthusiasm for new social programs; 3.Practice conservative foreign polices The Democratic Party: Protect the civil rights of the people so as to promote progress and freedom Governments Political Parties Systems Cabinet Responsible to Parliament Supervising the cabinet Pro forma appointment Not resiponsible to queen Prime Minister Queen The House of Commons The leader of the majority party in the house of Commons election Responsible to Parliament Not resiponsible to queen Pro forma appointment Make a list of the composition of the cabinet Britian Proposing amendments of Constitution; impeaching or convicting judges; set up federal laws Interpreting the Constitution (laws) Congress The Legislative The President The Executive The Supreme Court The Judiciary Vetoing bills passed by Congress Approving the appointment of judges and officials; impeaching the President Appointing the justices of the Supreme Court Interpreting the Constitution (executive actions) Conclusion American Republicanism British Constitutional Monarchy The head of state President King or Queen How to constitute the head of state Election Hereditary Tenure of the head of state Tenure system(4 year