The document outlines the structure and history of the government in the United States, describing it as a constitution-based federal republic with a strong democratic tradition. It details the three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial—and emphasizes the importance of the Bill of Rights in protecting individual freedoms. Additionally, it highlights the balance of power among the branches to prevent any one from becoming too powerful.

1. GOVERNMENT IN AMERICA Introduction Government in USA is large , and Americans believe that all the social issues and concerns can be solved by the government though few believe that it is of no interest to the people. Government in United states is c onstitution-based federal republic ; with strong democratic tradition.

2. The Beginning The United States began as 13 independent colonies under a loose confederation in 1776. After winning their independence from Great Britain in 1783 , the colonies had trouble getting along with each other. After much debate and controversy , the states adopted a written constitution in 1787. Certain powers were given to the federal government , while other powers were kept by the individual states .

3. US flag has 50 stars (states) and 13 red & white stripes (colonies ).

4. The Bill of Rights The first ten amendments of the constitution limit the powers of the government to abridge individual human rights . This Bill of Rights is cherished by all Americans . Despite constitutional guarantees, groups such as BLACKS and WOMEN have had to struggle, over two centuries, to claim their constitutional rights. e.g. The first amendment guarantees freedom of religion,speech,freedom of press etc.

5. STRUCTURE OF THE GOVERNMENT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH THE JUDICIAL BRANCH STATE GOVERNMENT- Often but not always similar in structure to the federal govt.

6. Executive Branch The President is the head of the executive branch , chosen through a popular election every four years . The President lives during his term in the Executive Mansion (“The White House”), at 1600, Pennsylvania avenue, in Washington D.C.

7. THE WHITE HOUSE

8. continued…. The Vice- President who is also elected , takes over in case the President is ill or dies . All the other officer’s of the executive branch , known as the President’s cabinet are chosen by the President with the advice and the consent of the congress .

9. The Legislative Branch 1.The Senate 2. The House of Representatives Each of the 50 states has 2 senators (6 year terms) There are 435 seats in the House of Representatives (2 year terms) allocated to each state on basis of population. This is the bi-cameral system of representation .

10. The Judicial Branch  Supreme Court  Federal Courts SUPREME COURT -Members appointed to life terms by the President & must be confirmed by the congress . FEDERAL COURTS- The 94 U.S. judicial districts are organized into 12 regional circuits , each of which has a United States court of appeals .

11. Balance of Power The American system is different from the Parliamentary system common in many other countries . The President is elected directly by the people as are the senators and the representatives . The Supreme court is independent of the Executive and the legislative branches .

12. Continued… With a lot of controversy and compromises , the system was designed to provide checks and balances , so that no one branch of the government could hold too much power . The Congress can frustrate the President, while the President has the power to veto laws that the Congress has passed.

13. State Government State Govts . are structured much like the federal govt ., though in many cases the state judiciary is directly elected. The chief executive of the state is the Governor. State  counties  small towns and villages Cities are incorporated with special laws and have special legal status.

14. Conclusion Each level of the government, both federal as well a the state govt . has its own lawmaking and administrative areas . Whatever your views, in the United states you’ll have to deal with government at many levels. THANK YOU .