英语国家概况Unit 4.pptVIP

The Political System in the United States ----制作人 刘胜男 11级翻译 Outline the Articles of Confederation(联邦条款) the making of the US Constitution the three branches of the federal government checks and balances the Bill of Rights political parties Articles of Confederation Each state had its own government cooperation between the individual states and the Congress Many Americans warried about the future send delegates to a convention discuss the changes to strengthen the Articles of Confederation Constitution a plan set up a federal system made only by Congress a Supreme Court two main fears Preamble Bill of Rights The three branches of the federal government Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch checks and balances keep serious mistakes from being made by one branch or another few examples of checks and balances Bill of Rights consists of 10 very short paragraphs Americans are guaranteed freedom of religion,of speech and of press. guarantees Americans the right to speedy trial if accused of a crime. some changes political parties what is the political party. The writers of the Constitution fear what two major political parties the Democratic Party is more liberal the Republican Party is more conservative vote concerns of many Americans about their political system Thanks!