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-Legislative - Congress
-Executive - President - Vice President
-Judicial - Supreme Court |
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-House of Representatives
-Senate |
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-Elected directly by the people
-Commander-in-Chief of the army
-Prime Minister and Monarch equivalent |
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-Makes the laws
-Decides on taxation
-Declares war
-Agrees peace
-It can accept or reject policies suggested by the President |
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| Houses of Representatives |
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-Elected every 2 years
-Each represents about 450,000 votes
-More people means more representatives
-435 Congressman |
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-100 Senates for 6 years
-2 Senators per state |
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-9 judges
-Not elected
-Chosen by the President and Congress
-Decide if laws are 'constitutional' |
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| Pro's of government interference |
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-Keeps the country safe
-Can stop disputes
-Lots of resources, efficient
- Provide care workers |
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| Con's of government inference |
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-Invasion of Privacy
-Can cancel important decisions
-Time consuming
-Costly to provide support
-Prevent individual wealth |
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