State Government:
All U.S. states have a written constitution and a three-branch government modeled on the U.S. federal government. While the U.S. Constitution mandates that each state shall have a "republican form" of government, this particular structure is not mandatory. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_government#United_States
Federal Government:
The government of the United States of America, established by the U.S. Constitution, is a federal republic of individual states. The laws of the United States are laid out in Acts of Congress; administrative regulations, and judicial cases interpreting the statutes and regulations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_government_of_the_United_States
Local Government:
Local government in the United States (sometimes referred to as municipal government in American English) is generally structured in accordance with the laws of the various individual states. Typically each state has at least two separate tiers: counties (known in Louisiana as parishes and as boroughs in Alaska), and municipalities. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_of_the_United_States
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branches_of_the_United_States_government
Separation of powers is a political doctrine under which the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government are kept distinct, to prevent abuse of power.
Legislative power- Congress has the sole power to legislate for the United States. Under the non-delegation doctrine, Congress may not delegate its lawmaking responsibilities to any other agency.
Executive power- Executive power is vested in the President. The principal responsibility of the President is to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed." By using these words, the Constitution does not require the President to personally enforce the law; rather, officers subordinate to the President may perform such duties.
Judicial power- The judicial power — the power to decide cases and controversies—is vested in the Supreme Court and inferior courts established by Congress. The judges must be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, hold office for life and receive compensations that may not be diminished during their continuance in office.
2006-09-27 12:40:09
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answered by ĵōē¥ → đ 6
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There are three branches of government to ensure a balance of power. Our forefathers did not want one branch to have more power than the other to ensure that no one branch had all the power. The Judaical branch makes and reviews the laws of the land. These judges are not elected but appointed and are there for the duration. The legislative branch is made up of our Congress. There are two houses: The House of Representatives that is made up of elected congressmen and women from each state and the Senate which has 2 Senators from each state. These bills must go from the one body to another for passage. Many changes occur as they move through this process and they can "die" in either house if there are not enough votes to pass them ( usually 2/3's of members must vote for passage). This balance allows no one to force bills on us that do not help the nation as a whole. Sadly, many times bad bills get through both houses. The execitve branch is the President and VP. He can not MAKE the House, Senate, Or Judical branch to just his bidding. He can ask, encourage, and veto bills but he does not control any of the branches. Our foreforefathers wanted a democracy and not a dicatorship and this is one brilliant measure that they established. Hope this helps. There is is a lot more to this but hope this helps.
2006-09-27 12:53:23
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Separation of powers under the United States Constitution
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It has been suggested that the section The United States from the article Separation_of_powers be merged into this article or section. (Discuss)
Separation of powers is a political doctrine under which the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government are kept distinct, to prevent abuse of power.
The doctrine traces back to ancient Greece and was further developed by English and French philosophers. In the United States Constitution, the phrase separation of powers never appears, but is clearly implied by the structure of the Constitution. Therein, "all legislative Powers" are "vested in a Congress of the United States", "the executive Power" is "vested in the President of the United States, and "the judicial Power" is "vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish". Each branch has powers that restrain the other branches in a system of checks and balances that are designed to prevent the concentration and abuse of power.
The Constitution does not dictate that state governments be comprised of three separate branches; they need only have a republican form of government. Nevertheless, the states have adopted systems of government whereby separation of powers is preserved, with state legislatures, executive governors, and state court systems.
2006-09-27 12:42:07
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no it is not time to deliver lower back expenses. expenses are wide-unfold the worst component that would desire to take place for the economic gadget real now. pupils do not get carry of state investment on weekly foundation. if expenses are presented purely those that would not be entitled to unemployment benefit or counsel ie the wealthy p**cks could be waiting to have adequate funds to bypass to a minimum of one/3 point. and with the checklist numbers all lining up for a mininum of 5200 euro a 300 and sixty 5 days to a optimal of 13780 euro in keeping with 3 hundred and sixty 5 days off the social welfare it would cripple eire and we'd declare financial disaster very quickly. the two that or the social welfare might would desire to be completely stopped. its undeniable and easy if the government desire extra funds from pupils make a 30 euro utility in keeping with college fee. this might usher in gross revenues. additionally would not end human beings employing or furthering their practise. which includes intense priced expenses might. we would desire to consistently how ever introduce distant places pupils expenses. ie if somebody comes from china india or everywhere else outdoors the ecu they'd desire to not be entitled to loose practise. nor would desire to any that come from ecu countries that value for practise. this will additionally help fill the grasping politicians wallet previous and latest. and it will help in leveling out our funds. it is definetley a deficet
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answered by Anonymous
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Judicial, Legislative, executive. Executive is the president's branch, judicial is Supreme Court and legislative is the house of reps.
2006-09-27 12:42:51
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answered by M N 5
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They are three intertwining branches. In a criminal nutshell, the legislative branch decides if what you did was legal, the executive decides whether to charge you or not, and the judicial can decide whether or not to punish you.
BOOM...there it is. Easy.
2006-09-27 12:47:58
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answered by iguana 4
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Legislature, Judicial, and Executive.
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answered by Carly L 3
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executive - president: approve or disapprove laws (bill)
legislative - house of representatives: create laws (bill), veto president's decision
judicial - supreme court - made rulings in cases presented to the court
2006-09-27 12:44:30
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answered by jaye 2
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Federal, state, and local.
2006-09-27 12:56:03
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answered by Anonymous
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Seems as if this is a homework question. You will benefit more if you research it yourself.
2006-09-27 12:54:03
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answered by newyorkgal71 7
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