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What can we expect with the Democrates in power?
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After I typed my last post, it just occured to me that many of our non-US Jubbers may not truly understand how the American Federal Governemnt works.
So I will boil it down, as I do for my fifth graders, here, in easy to understand language.
The Government of the United States, as set up by the United States Constitution, (the plan for government), is divided into three, separate but equal branches...
The Democrats are viewed as the more liberal party, leaning towards constant change. They fancy themselves as the party of the common people, and have a great love of social programs for the benefit of the people. Unfortunately, to fund their programs, they are very pro-tax.
The Republicans tend to be more conservative, status quo. Their policies and legislation tend to favor the rich, and powerful, and they are very pro-big business. they believe in less government, hence, less social programs. They claim to be tax-cutters, although most people would be hard pressed to find specific examples of it.
This is a very quick overview, but I hope that it helps those from outside the US understand our crazy political system a little better. Class dismissed...
So I will boil it down, as I do for my fifth graders, here, in easy to understand language.
The Government of the United States, as set up by the United States Constitution, (the plan for government), is divided into three, separate but equal branches...
- The Legislative Branch-the branch that makes the laws, and controls how the US Federal budget is spent. It consists of the United States Congress. Congress is bi-cameral, meaning it has two houses. The upper house is the US Senate. It has 100 members (2 from each state). Senators are elected to 6-year terms. The lower house is the House of Representatives. It has 435 members. House members are called either congressmen, congresswoman, or representatives. The number of representatives for each state is based on population, (approximately one representative for every 650,000 people, but no less than one representative per state), so California, New York, and Florida have the most representatives, as the most populous states.
- The Executive Branch- the branch that carries out the laws. It consists of the President of the United States. The president enforces the laws made by Congress, meets with foreign leaders, and is commander-in-chief of the military forces. The President has the power to approve or veto legislation made by Congress.
- The Judicial Branch- the branch that interprets the laws. It consists of the US Supreme Court. There are 9 Supreme Court Justices who are appointed by the President, and must be approved by both houses of Congress. Once appointed, they serve for life, (unless they choose to resign). They look at laws to judge them for their adherence to the US Constitution. If a law is found to be unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has the power to revoke the law.
The Democrats are viewed as the more liberal party, leaning towards constant change. They fancy themselves as the party of the common people, and have a great love of social programs for the benefit of the people. Unfortunately, to fund their programs, they are very pro-tax.
The Republicans tend to be more conservative, status quo. Their policies and legislation tend to favor the rich, and powerful, and they are very pro-big business. they believe in less government, hence, less social programs. They claim to be tax-cutters, although most people would be hard pressed to find specific examples of it.
This is a very quick overview, but I hope that it helps those from outside the US understand our crazy political system a little better. Class dismissed...
Well done ronboy! 