1. Government
How does a democratic government work?

2. 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

3. #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

4. 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