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The United States Government - Coggle Diagram
The United States Government
Political Parties
Republican
Conservatives
Reactionary
Maintain Social Quo
Democrat
Liberal
Revolutionary
Progressive
Change
The Bill of Rights
The First 10 Amendments
Freedom of Speech
The right to bear arms
No quartering of soldiers
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
Right to due process of law
Rights of accused persons
Right of trial
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Branches of Government
Legislative:
Make Laws
Executive
Enforce Laws
Judicial
Interpret Laws
Impeachment:
Donald J Trump
Bill Clinton
Andrew Johnson
House of Representatives:
Requirements and information
2 year term
Infinite terms
25 years of age
435 Representatives
Proportional to Population
Lower house
Checks & Balences
Legislative Power
Impeachment
Override
Executive Power
Nomination/Appointment
Veto
Judicial Power
Judicial Review
House of Senate
Requirements and Information
6 year term
30 years of age
Infinite terms
100 Representatives
Equal Representation
2 per state
Forms of Gov.
Parliamentary System
Federalism
General Gov. & Regional Gov.
Oligarchy
Small number of people have contol
Monarchy
Person (king/queen)
Monarch
Head of State
Democracy
Ruled by the people
Dictatorship
Single Leader
Electoral College
State by State basis
Winner takes all
Decloration of Independence
July 4, 1776
Natural Rights
People have certain inalienable rights
Equality
All men are created equal
Civic Duty
Individuals have a civic duty to defend these rights
Popular Sovereignty
The gov. serves the people
Areas of Government
Federal
Several states for a unity
but
remain independent
State
Powers are reserved to the state
Local
Lowest tier of public administration
Role of state Gov.
Ownership of property
Education
Welfare & benefits
Distribution of aid
Role of local Gov.
Parks & recreation services
Police & fire department
Transportation services
Municipal courts
Emergency medical services