| Vorderseite | The United States - Political System |
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| Rückseite | Federal Republic of 50 States -> Government is in Washington D.C. President is elected seperately from the legislative (every 4 yers, max. two times) -> head of government/state, commander-in-chief Executive Branch (President, Cabinet) Legislative Branch (Congress, Senate) Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) Senate approves actions by the President, members of cabinet Congress passes laws by majority (can be vetoed by the president) Senate -> two Senators of each state, elected in 6-year terms Representatives and Senators are independent from their parties Supreme Court of the United Kingdom is the highest court to appeal |
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