1. Arianne Williams Period 5 COMPARING GOVERNMENTS Italy United States

2. Italy  President Giorgio Napolitano  Elected into office on May 15 th, 2006  Giorgio Napolitano served his first seven year term starting in 2006, and was re-elected to serve his second seven year term in 2013.  In order to become President of Italy one must be at least 50 years of age, enjoy partaking in civil and political rights, and not hold any other political office unless resigned from that previous office. United States  President Barack Obama  Elected into office on November 4, 2008  Barack Obama served his first four year term starting in 2008, and was re-elected to serve his second four year term in 2012.  In order to become a United States President one must be a natural- born US citizen, must have been a permanent resident in the US for at least 14 years, be at least 35 years of age, and must not have been impeached by the senate or participated in a rebellion against the United States. LEADERS

3. Italy  Italy has carried a Democratic-Republic government since June 2, 1946, when the monarchy was abolished.  Italy works under a bicameral system, meaning there are two houses, the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.  Currently today there are 315 seats on the Senate, and 630 seats in the Chamber of Deputies. United States  The United States works under a Federal Republic Government.  The United States uses a bicameral system, which means there are two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives  In the United States Congress there are 100 seats on the Senate, and 435 seats in the House of Representatives. LAW-MAKING BODY VS. CONGRESS

4. Italy  In Italy their Constitution states one has the right to freedom of speech and the right to freedom of religion.  However, Italy does not incorporate the right to bear arms. United States  In the United States Bill of Rights, one has the right to freedom of speech, the right to freedom of religion, and the right to bear arms. BILL OF RIGHTS

5. ItalyUnited States  Two-party system, the Democrats and Republicans.  The Democratic Party believes that the nation is better together rather than on their own, that the country succeeds when everyone gets a fair shot. They focus on building an economy that lasts.  The Republican Party believe in individual rights, they think everyone is better off on their own rather than working together. POLITICAL PARTIES  Multi-party system with nine major parties, one in particular is the Partito Democratico and another is the Forza Italia.  The Partito Democratico focuses on national and social cohesions, and they strongly believe in the need of balancing budgets in Italy.

6. Italy  In order to qualify to vote during elections in Italy one must be at least 18 years of age and be a citizen of Italy.  An election for the head of state, otherwise known as the President, is held every seven years.  Italy only has primary elections every seven years. United States  To vote on election day in the United States one must be at least 18 years of age, a US citizen, and a resident of your precinct for at least 30 days prior to that election.  An election to vote for the President is held every four years.  The United States holds several different elections, the most important elections are the primaries. ELECTIONS/VOTING

7. Italy  In Italy the personal income tax rate can reach as high as 43%.  Italy’s government makes it’s money mostly on taxes. Their country as a high income tax rate, and they have to pay taxes on pretty much everything.  Military Spending: 34 billion dollars Education Spending: 27 billion dollars Healthcare Spending: 546 billion dollars United States  In the United States the federal income tax rate can be anywhere from 10% to 39.6%.  The United States government makes it’s money by individual income taxes, payroll taxes, corporate taxes, and other little ways.  Military Spending: 682 billion dollars Education Spending: 136 billion dollars Healthcare Spending: 961 billion dollars TAXES/GOVERNMENT FINANCES

8. Italy  Italy’s crime rate: 49.46%.  Italy’s prison population: 61,721 people and was declared overcrowded and was ordered to pay 10,000 Euros to seven of the inmates  Punishments: Italy used to use capital punishment, or the death penalty to punish someone for a crime. However that’s not the case anymore. The death penalty has since been removed.  Court system: Courts of First Instance  Courts of Second Instance  Court of Cassation United States  United States crime rate: 53.44%  United States prison population: 2.4 million  Punishments: The capital punishment, also known as the death penalty is still used in the United States but is very limited.  Court system: investigation, charging, initial hearing, discovery, plea bargaining, preliminary hearing, pre-trial motions, trial, post-trial motions, sentencing, appeal. LAW

9.  The United States and Italy have a friendly relationship. The US has had a representation of Italy since 1840. Italy has stood as a strong active partner to the US and has worked together on several foreign affairs and many civil conflicts. Overall, and even still to this day the two countries have a good relationship. CURRENT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED STATES

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