Then I will describe each of the three branches of government in the U.S. and the relationship between

In principle, the U.S. is a democratic republic, they govern themselves by choosing their leaders

by secret ballot, and these leaders in turn make the rules. Americans started "governing themselves" as

a nation on July 4th, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia by

representatives of the thirteen British colonies in North America. These states joined together formally

in 1781 under a first "constitution," the Articles of Confederation. That loose union of the states was

replaced by the Constitution of the U.S. in 1789. This document (amended 26 times) is still the political

foundation of the U.S. Being based on a written constitution, the U.S. government is committed in

principle to the rule of law. To guarantee the rights of free speech, a free press, freedom of religion etc.

the first ten amendments, called the "Bill of Rights" were adopted in 1791.

There are three levels of government in the U.S. Local government (city/county), state government, and

House of Representatives ("the house"). The Senate consists of one hundred senators: Two senators

bills, considers all bills from Congress and signs them into law or vetoes them. The President is elected

The single countervailing "arrow" of power aimed at Congress by the Supreme Court is the

containing some five hundred thousand inhabitants). The districts are reapportioned every ten years.

be associated with a bill but does not feel that it is worthwhile to prevent it from becoming law, he can

congress. There are also Inferior Courts: One hundred District Courts and thirteen Courts of Appeals,

G. T. Kurian, A Historical Guide to the U.S. Government, Oxford University Press, New York/Oxford

states). All nine federal judges are appointed by the President and serve "during good behaviour,"

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