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Branches Of Government * 此处加入视频文件Capitol * 此处加入音频文件American youth supports Democratic Party * * The constitution is generous in its grant of powers to Congress; Among these powers are： the power to “spend and tax in order to provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States”; the power to borrow money; the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among states; 2.3.4 The Function of Congress Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press the power to declare war, raise and support armies, and provide and maintain a navy; the power to establish post offices and post roads; the power to set up the federal courts under the Supreme Court; the power “to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution”. 2.3.4 The Function of Congress Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press 2.4 The Judicial Branch The judicial branch consists of a series of courts: the Supreme Court the courts of appeals—12 the district courts—94 The Supreme Court—highest court; One Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices; decisions are made by the majority. appointed by the President with the Senate’s approval; only removed from office by Congress through difficult impeachment. Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press Jury System In most criminal justice systems and some civil cases, panels are initially selected at random from the adult population of the district. A person who is serving on (is a member of) a jury is known as a juror. The number of jurors is usually twelve, though smaller cases may require only six. Some alternate jurors are nominated to follow the trial when jurors do not complete the trial for health or other reasons (but they do not take part in deciding the verdict). Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press The role of the jury is the “finder of fact”, while the Judge has the sole responsibility of interpreting the appropriate law and instructing the jury accordingly. Occasionally, a jury