How Much Power Does the US President Have?
The United States of America is a presidential republic. So, the President is the head of state there. But the President is elected directly by the people and he is not a member of the American Parliament, Congress.
Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government, is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
There are 100 senators, two for each state. The House has 435 members, the number of Representatives from each state depends on its population. Congress makes all laws and each house of Congress can introduce a new project. Each can vote against the project passed by the other. If both houses agree and the President signs it, the project becomes law.
The President and his Administration represent the executive branch of the federal government. The Administration includes the Secretaries, who are heads of the executive departments. Each department is responsible for a specific area. The President appoints the Secretaries but the Senate must approve his appointments.
The legislative and the executive branches of government are involved in the system of , checks and balances.
В) Ответьте на вопросы письменно.
1. Who is the heard of the executive branch in the USA?
Who is the heard of the executive branch in Britain?
2. Which officials in the USA are elected and which are appointed?
Which officials in Britain are elected and which are appointed?
3. Is the head of state elected directly by the people in the USA?
Is the head of state elected directly by the people in Britain?
4. Can the people of the USA exercise their power through their representatives?
Can the people of Britain exercise their power through their representatives?
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