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1、Introduction to British and American CultureChapter 3 PoliticsPart Two The Political System of the United StatesIntroduction to British and American CultureLearning FocuslThe Federal SystemlThe U.S. Constitution lThe CongresslChecks and BalanceslThe Democratic Party Introduction to British and Ameri
2、can CultureBefore 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? _Introduction to British
3、 and American CultureThe Constitutionla single political document in1787l7 articleslThe Constitution follows three principles: lFederal systeml “Checks and balances” lRespect for the ConstitutionIntroduction to British and American CultureThe Federal Systeml Definition lPower is shared between the c
4、entral government and the state governmentlAmericans are under two governmentslThe state governmentlThe federal governmentlPower of the federal governmentlTo declare war, to tax, to borrow or coin money and to regulate business and tradeIntroduction to British and American CultureBill of Rightsl A l
5、ist of 10 amendments in 1791lRights guaranteed lFreedom of religionlFreedom of speechlFreedom of the presslFreedom to assemble peaceably in public placeslFreedom to own weaponslSignificance lA fundamental symbol of the freedoms and culture of the nationIntroduction to British and American CultureChe
6、cks and balanceslThree-part government lThe legislativelThe executive lThe judicial lFunctionlLimits the powers of the three branches lBelieflIf any one part or branch of government has all the power, it will become a threat to the freedom of citizens. Introduction to British and American CultureU.
7、S. GovernmentGovernmentLegislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial BranchIntroduction to British and American CultureThe Legislative Branch lLaw-making branch lThe CongresslThe supreme legislative lA similar function to the Parliament of the U.K.lTwo houses: the Senate & the House of Representatives
8、Introduction to British and American CultureCongress Senator RepresentativesElection _ members from each stateBased on populationTotal No. 100 members_ membersAge At least _ years oldAt least 25Term _ years _yearsCitizenship citizens for _ yearscitizens for _ yearsTransferring Information2435306297I
9、ntroduction to British and American CultureThe Executive BranchlThe head of the branch is the PresidentlConsists of 15 departments lThe Presidents functionlBoth the British Prime Minister and the MonarchlThe first citizen of the U.S.Introduction to British and American CultureThe White HouselThe off
10、icial presidential residence lSince 1814, it has been called the “White House”.Introduction to British and American CultureThe Judicial BranchlConsists of a series of courtsThe Supreme CourtCourt of AppealsCourt of AppealsDistrict CourtsDistrict CourtsDistrict CourtsDistrict CourtsIntroduction to Br
11、itish and American CultureThe Supreme Courtl1 Chief Justice and 8 Associate JusticeslIt is the only court that has right to decide whether the law is constitutional. Introduction to British and American CulturePolitical Parties lThe Democratic PartylLogo: donkeylThe Republican PartylLogo: elephant I
12、ntroduction to British and American CultureThe Republican Party lThe second largest party lMore conservative lIdeology lA small government and free marketlLetting business compete with little or no government regulation in the marketplace lAdvocates strong national defense Introduction to British an
13、d American CultureThe Democratic Party lThe more liberal party lIdea lGovernment should do more for all classes of Americans. lThey favor a strong social security system.lSupporterslPoorer and less-privileged AmericansIntroduction to British and American CultureBarack ObamalThe 44th president lAmeri
14、can storylHard work and education as the means of getting aheadlA life so blessed should be lived in service to others.Introduction to British and American CulturePartiesThe RepublicansThe DemocratsSymbols _DonkeyIdeas conservative_Economic ideafree _ interventionSocial issuesOppose large government
15、al social security programs_ a strong social security systemPolitical supportbusiness groupsthe less privilegedParties ElephantliberalmarketGovernmentSupportIntroduction to British and American CultureSummary lThe Federal SystemlThe U.S. Constitution lThe CongresslChecks and BalanceslThe Democratic Party Introduction to British and American CultureThank You!22 以上有不当之处，请大家给与批评指正，以上有不当之处，请大家给与批评指正，谢谢大家！谢谢大家！
