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Government How does a democratic government work?

A government is a group that is given authority to rule a country, power is separated into “branches” that have checks & balances Two Houses, with members elected by citizens for 2 or 6 years (US) Write “bills” usually based on what people want & debate/vote on it Approve appointments made by executive branch, power to impeach Rep = Congress, Parliamentary/Const. Monarchy = Parliament #1 Legislative Branch British Parliament US Congress

#2 Executive Branch Leader can be elected by people directly/indirectly or born into Signs bills from legislature, making it law. Enforces the laws Power to veto a bill from legislature (2/3 vote overturns veto) Leader(s) appoint a cabinet to help run the country Republic = President + Cabinet, Parl = Prime Minster & President + Cabinet Const Mon = Monarch & PM + Cabinet

Evaluates laws to make sure they don’t violate the constitution #3 Judicial Branch Evaluates laws to make sure they don’t violate the constitution Jud. Branch is made up of judges and juries, w/ different levels US Supreme Court & Federal Courts are appointed by the executive branch and approved by the legislative branch Local judges are usually voted in by the citizens Juries are made up of citizens