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The Government and Its Institution
The Government and Its Institution
History
-Federal goverment created by the constitution
-Went in operation 1789
-First Congress convening
-George Washington first president
-Federal, because it was formed among 13 colonies
- Declaration of Independence
The Legislative
-By the U.S. Congress - New laws
-Consists out of: - Modification of existing laws
1) The House of Representatives - Federal taxation and spenditure
2) The Senate - Oversee executive branch
The Executive
- By the U.S. president - Head of state
- Commander of military
- Executes federal laws
- Negotiates international treaties
- The Vice President - President of the Senate
- Proxy of the president
The Judiciary
- The Supreme Court - Highest court of America
- Ultimate power over federal courts
- Interprets laws