American--Politics教学课件.pptxVIP

2018 英语国家社会与文化姚顺宇American PoliticsTEAM资料搜集：姚顺宇、刘彦伯翻译：吴彬解说：张宇ppt制作：于杨Before You ReadWarm-up1. Which legal document decides the organization of the United States government? _____________________________2. Who is the present President of the United States? Which party does he or she stand for?_____________________________3. What are the two major political parties in the United States? _____________________________CONTENTSThe Political System of the United StatesPolitical cornerstone01the United States ConstitutionOrganizational form of political power 04representative system, presidential systemPolitical basis02the principle of separation of three powers Political party system05Two-party systemNational structure03FederalismPart 1 Constitution of the United States —— Political cornerstoneConstitution of the United States2018(Constitution of the United States)The constitution of the United States(U.S. Constitution) is the fundamental law of the United States. The constitution of the United States is the first complete written constitution, which lays the legal basis for the political system of the United States.U.S. ConstitutionU.S. ConstitutionU.S. ConstitutionU.S. ConstitutionThe Constitution follows three principles: 2018Federal system“Checks and balances” Respect for the ConstitutionBill of Rights2018A list of 10 amendments in 1791Freedom of religionFreedom of speechFreedom of the pressRights guaranteedSignificanceA fundamental symbol of the freedoms and culture of the nationFreedom to assemble peaceably in public placesFreedom to own weaponsPart 2 Separation of the three powers—— Political basis Checks and balances2018Three-partThree-part governmentThree-partThe legislativeThe executive The judicial FunctionFunctionLimits the powers of the three branches BeliefBeliefIf any part or branch of government has all the power, it will become a threat to the freedom of citizens. GovernmentLegislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial BranchThe US Goverment2018Legislative