The political system of the USA
The Constitution split the political system into three branches The Legislative The Judicial The Executive
The Legislative branch Congress House of RepresentativesSenate
Senate Consist of 100 members (two from each state) Consist of 100 members (two from each state) They are elected for a period of 6 years They are elected for a period of 6 years Every two years one third may be changed or re-elected Every two years one third may be changed or re-elected
The House of Representatives 435 members Elected every two years
The Judicial branch The Supreme court The Supreme court Federal courts Federal courts
Executive branch The President Vice President Cabinet
The President Elected to four-year terms (two terms ) Elected to four-year terms (two terms ) Commands the armed force, polices laws, may veto legislation Commands the armed force, polices laws, may veto legislation Appoint a Cabinet Appoint a Cabinet