US Government Final

Final Exam Performance Task

Final Exam Performance Task

Compare another country's constitution to the governmental structure of the United States.

Directions: In Lessons 7-9, you learned about the three branches of the US Government,
specifically the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, Now, you will have the
opportunity to compare another country’s government with that of the United States. See
the Final Exam study guide for more details.

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Sections Response

Part 1: Branches of There are three branches of

Government Part 1: Branches of Government
in El Salvador
Describe the Branches of
government in the other
country. El Salvador, like many other
countries, has a system of
government divided into three
branches: the Executive,
Legislative, and Judicial
branches.
Executive Branch: The President
of El Salvador serves as both
the head of state and head of
government. The President is
elected by popular vote and is
responsible for implementing
and enforcing laws, managing
foreign relations, and
overseeing government
ministries.
Legislative Branch: The
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the US government, each with
specific duties and authority.
The United States Constitution
created this system of
separation of powers to avoid
the consolidation of authority
in any one branch. There are
three branches:
Branch Executive:
Presided over by the US
President
is charge of putting laws into
effect and upholding them.
comprises the President, the
Vice President, and the
Cabinet of the President.
The legislative branch:
includes the bicameral United
States Congress as its
constituent body.
Senate: Two senators, each
serving a six-year term,
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Legislative Assembly of El
Salvador is a unicameral
legislative body. Members of
the Legislative Assembly are
elected through a mixed-
member proportional
representation system for a
term of three years. The
Assembly is responsible for
making laws, approving the
budget, and overseeing the
actions of the executive branch.
Judicial Branch: The judiciary in
El Salvador is independent and
is responsible for interpreting
and applying the law. The
Supreme Court of Justice is the
highest court in the country,
overseeing lower courts and
ensuring the constitutionality of
laws.
Part 2: Similarities Other government
(Roles, functions, and/or
responsibilities)
Executive Branch: Similar to the
U.S., El Salvador has a head of
state and government, with the
President serving as the chief
executive responsible for
implementing laws, managing
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represent each state,
regardless of population size.
House of members: Each
state's population determines
how many members are
elected to two-year terms.
accountable for enacting
legislation, approving
spending plans, and verifying
nominations made by the
president.
Court System:
led by the federal courts,
including the Supreme Court.
guarantees that laws are
constitutional, evaluates
cases, and interprets
legislation.
The lifetime appointment of
judges preserves their
independence.
possesses the authority to
declare laws or executive acts
unconstitutional through
judicial review.
U.S. Government
(Roles, functions, and/or
responsibilities)
However, El Salvador has a
unicameral legislature,
whereas the U.S. has a
bicameral system.
Judicial Branch: The judiciary
in both countries interprets
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foreign relations, and
overseeing government
agencies.
Legislative Branch: Both
countries have a legislative
body responsible for making
laws, approving budgets, and
providing oversight of the
executive branch.
Part 3: Differences Other government
(Roles, functions, and/or
responsibilities)
Executive Branch: While both
countries have a presidential
system, the specific powers and
responsibilities of the president
may vary. Additionally, the
election process and term limits
for the president may differ.
Legislative Branch: El Salvador
has a unicameral legislature,
whereas the U.S. has a
bicameral system with the
House of Representatives and
the Senate.
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and applies the law, ensuring
the constitutionality of laws
and resolving legal disputes.
The structure and
organization of the judiciary
may vary, but the core
functions are similar.
U.S. Government
(Roles, functions, and/or
responsibilities)
The election process,
representation, and specific
powers of the legislature may
also differ.
Judicial Branch: The structure
and organization of the
judiciary, as well as the
appointment process for
judges, may vary between El
Salvador and the U.S.
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Part 4: Reflection
What was the most
surprising thing that you
learned throughout this
course regarding the United
States government and legal
system?
If you could change one
thing about the US
government, what would it
be?
The most surprising thing
learned throughout this course
regarding the United States
government and legal system is
the intricate balance between
federal and state powers. The
concept of federalism and the
division of responsibilities
between the national and state
governments contribute to the
complexity and adaptability of
the U.S. constitutional
framework.
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If I could change one thing
about the U.S. government, it
would be to address issues
related to campaign finance
reform. Stricter regulations
and transparency measures
could help ensure that
political campaigns are not
unduly influenced by financial
interests, fostering a more
equitable and representative
democratic process.
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