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1 Political Differences
America vs. Britain Political Differences

2 Basic Differences America Britain Federal Government
Divided into different branches Main rules stated in the Constitution Seperation of Church and State Constitutional Monarchy Queen or King Power restrained by parliament Church of England

3 The 3 Branches of US Government
Executive-President VP, Cabinet Legislative-Congress House of Representatives (435), Senate (100) Judicial-Supreme Court

4 How do we elect a President?

5 State Governments All powers not held by federal government are given to the states Each state has their own 3 branches Governor State Court Congress

6 What‘s the Difference?

7 British Government Queen or King
Prime Minister and Cabinet hold most power Similar to the President Parliament House of Commons House of Lords

8 What is the role of the Royal Family?
Figurehead and can give assent, but has no real legislative power But we still love them! Royal Wedding highlights American Obsession

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