United States

Question 1

Describe the political system

Answer 1

• A republic, therefore has a president
• US Federal Government is made out of three branches: legislative, executive and judicial
• After you cast your vote, it goes to a statewide talley - in 48 states and Washington D.C, the winner gets all the electoral votes for that state
• A candidate need the votes of at least 270 electors to win

Question 2

Describe the school system

Answer 2

• Primary or elementary (- 5th g), middle school or junior high (6th - 8th g) and secondary education (9th - 12th g)
• Public schools are free

Question 3

Describe the healthcare system

Answer 3

• Has no single nationwide system of health insurance

- Health insurances is purchased in the private marketplace or provided by the government for certain groups

Question 4

Describe the American culture

Answer 4

• Has been shaped by the cultures of Indigenous Americans, Latin Americans, Africans and Asians

Question 5

Describe the religion in the country

Answer 5

• The biggest religion is Christianity
• More religious groups are Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus
• The US has freedom of religion