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unit 17 US politcs (The US Constitution (federal system (central or…
unit 17 US politcs
The US Constitution
oldest written constitution
how was it drafted
federal system
central or federal government
state and local government
seperation of powers
provisions for amendment
Bill of Rights
Political Parties
Differences
economic
D: government intervention
R: role of market
social
D: social security system
R:oppose large government social programs
state parties
History
Main function
decline influence
decline of patronag
wide use of direct primaties' initial voting
The Judicial Branch
the supreme court
courts of appeals and district courts
4 layers
The Executive Branch
Presidential Powers
executive
legislative
foreign affairs
judicial power
The Executive departmets
The Presidency
Electoral College
winner-take-all
The Legislative Branch
congress power
HOR
revenue bills
bing charges of federal official
Senate
confirm appointments
ratify treaties
try cases of federal official
two-chamber congress