Lecture 5government概要1.ppt

Lecture 5 Government of America Main Contents I The Constitution II Government III Political Parties IV Election I The Constitution Created: drawn up in 1787, came into effect in 1789. Significance of the Constitution Taking precedence over all state constitutions and laws, and over laws made by the congress; First of its kind in the world, it has inspired dozens of other countries to seek political reform. I The Constitution Two Principles of Constitution The Separation of powers Madison’s Nightmare The federal system Federalism.ppt II. Government 1. Three main principles federalism the separation of powers respect for the Constitution the rule of law II. Government 2. The Three Branches of Government II. Government 3. Checks and Balances II. Government II. Government Congress------ The Senate II. Government Congress------ The House of Representatives II. Government 5.The Executive branch ↓ II. Government The Cabinet It is made up of the heads of the government departments. The cabinet advises the President and does not make up any decisions. The president is free to consult or ignore their advice. II. Government 6. Judicial Branch →The Supreme Court headed by the Supreme Court. It consists of the Chief Justice and eight justices. III. Political Parties The two parties emerged in the middle of the 19th century. the Democratic Party the Republican Party The Symbols of the Two Parties IV Election Processelection.ppt The Primary The National Conventions The Election Campaign The Election Day Casting the Electoral Vote * * Madison’s Nightmare “The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” --Federalist No. 47 Back The Constitution Legislative branch (Congress) Executive branch (President) Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) 4. Legislative