《英语国家社会与文化入门》课程PPT教学课件（下册）The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries An Introduction Book 2 Unit 04 The Political System in the United States

The United States ofAmerica Unit 4 The Political System in the United States

The United States of America Unit 4 The Political System in the United States

Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: 美国宪法 ·三权分立 ·人权法案 ·美国国会 ·民主党、共和党

Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: • 美国宪法 • 三权分立 • 人权法案 • 美国国会 • 民主党、共和党

Focal Points the Articles of Confederations ·The federal system the three branches of the U.S.government Checks and balances -the legislative branch -the executive branch -the Judicial branch ·the Bill of Rights the political parties

Focal Points • the Articles of Confederations • The federal system • the three branches of the U.S. government & Checks and balances -the legislative branch -the executive branch -the Judicial branch • the Bill of Rights • the political parties

The Unit Is Divided into Five Sections I.The Articles of Confederations II.The Constitution and the Federal System III.The Three Branches of the U.S.Government Checks and Balances IV.The Bill of Rights V.The Political Parties

The Unit Is Divided into Five Sections I. The Articles of Confederations II. The Constitution and the Federal System III. The Three Branches of the U.S. Government & Checks and Balances IV. The Bill of Rights V. The Political Parties

I.The Articles of Confederation After the American War of Independence,the Congress of Delegates reached an agreement that set the plan of cooperation.The agreement was called the Articles of Confederation. The Articles of Confederation allowed all 13 states to handle collectively issues such as paying off the debts of the war,and establishing a money system,and dealing with foreign affairs. But the Articles of Confederation failed because the states refused to cooperate with the Congress. In May 1787,Congress convened in Philadelphia to discuss the changes to strengthen the Articles of Confederation

I. The Articles of Confederation • After the American War of Independence, the Congress of Delegates reached an agreement that set the plan of cooperation. The agreement was called the Articles of Confederation. • The Articles of Confederation allowed all 13 states to handle collectively issues such as paying off the debts of the war, and establishing a money system, and dealing with foreign affairs. • But the Articles of Confederation failed because the states refused to cooperate with the Congress. • In May 1787, Congress convened in Philadelphia to discuss the changes to strengthen the Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation ART I C正ES CONFEDERATION AN D PERPETUAL UNION BET WEEN THE STATE S置

The Articles of Confederation

Left:Philadelphia Right:George Washington

Left: Philadelphia Right:George Washington

II.The Constitution and the Federal System A.The Constitution set up a federal system. B.The Constitution called for the election of a national leader. C.The Constitution provided for a national court system. D.The Constitution made it clear the government was set up by the people,thus the basic rights of the citizens must be protected

II. The Constitution and the Federal System A. The Constitution set up a federal system. B. The Constitution called for the election of a national leader. C. The Constitution provided for a national court system. D. The Constitution made it clear the government was set up by the people, thus the basic rights of the citizens must be protected

III.The Three Branches of the U.S. Government Checks and Balances A.The Legislative Branch -made up of elected representatives -the only branch that can make federal laws -the House of Representatives,law makers who serve two- year term,altogether 435 representatives -the Senate,law-makers who serve six-year term,two from each state The main duty of the Congress is to make law -A law begins as a "bill",then voted upon,to become a law it must be signed by the president

III. The Three Branches of the U.S. Government & Checks and Balances A. The Legislative Branch -made up of elected representatives -the only branch that can make federal laws -the House of Representatives, law makers who serve two￾year term, altogether 435 representatives -the Senate, law-makers who serve six-year term, two from each state - The main duty of the Congress is to make law - A law begins as a “bill”, then voted upon, to become a law it must be signed by the president

The U.S.Congress

The U.S. Congress