(精选)中西文明选读(英文版)第1章 Politics课件.pptVIP

Chapter One Politics 【1.1 Politics of the United States of America】 【美国的政治】 1.1.1 Politics of the United States The executive branch is headed by the President and is independent of the legislature. Legislative power is vested in the two chambers of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The judicial branch (or judiciary), composed of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, exercises judicial power (or judiciary). The judiciary’s function is to interpret the United States Constitution and federal laws and regulations. This includes resolving disputes between