week3The Political System In The United States 美国政治分支.ppt

The Political System In The United States Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union Created by chosen representatives of the Second Continental Congress Adopted November 5, 1777 Confederate Powers Make war Negotiate diplomatic agreements Resolve issues regarding the western territories Print money and borrow inside and outside the United States. Weaknesses Lacked taxing authority Small states had an unfair advantage in the legislative process United States Constitution The United States Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation and was adopted on September 17, 1787 by the Constitutional Convention. Supreme law of the United States of America. Provides the framework for the organization of the United States Government. Outlines the three main branches of the government and the powers they hold. Executive Legislative Judicial United States Constitution Reserves numerous rights for the individual states, and thus establishes the United States federal system of government. The Constitution has been amended 27 times since it was adopted. The First 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. The U.S. Constitution is the oldest federal constitution of any existing nation. Legislative Branch Article One of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch of government, U.S. Congress.. Bicameral Congress House of Representatives 2 year term 25 years old Citizen for 7 years Live in the State represented Senate 6 year term 30 years old Citizen for 9 years Live in the State represented Power to create law, investigate, and control spending Executive Branch Article Two establishes the Executive branch of government, U.S. President and Vice President. 4 year term 35 years old Natural born citizen Inhabitant of United States for at least 14 years. 27th Amendment prevents a President from being elected more than twice. The U.S. President earns $400,000 per year. Presidential Powers Commander-in-Chief Power to appoint Power to negotiate treaties Judicial