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US Government and Politics

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By: Lana Thomas
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The constitutional framework of US government and comparisons with the UK
Powers of the president,
Powers of congress,
Example congress cannot serve in ...
31  cards
The legislative branch of government: Congress
Structure of congress,
Roles of congress,
Senate only powers
33  cards
The executive branch of government: President
What are the president s formal p...,
Executive powers,
The power to influence the passag...
31  cards
The judicial branch of government
Overview of the supreme court,
Selection and appointment process,
Strengths of the sc appointment p...
12  cards
The electoral process and direct democracy
What methods are used to select c...,
Primaries,
Caucuses
11  cards
Political parties
0  cards
Pressure groups
0  cards
Civil rights
0  cards

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