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365 Short Essays, 3. The U.S. Federal Government

3. The U.S. Federal Government

The United States government is composed of three major sections.

It is based on the Constitution of the United States of America that was put into effect in May, 1789. The three parts of the U.S. Government are the executive, legislative and judicial branches. Each branch works independently of the other two, and each has its own responsibilities. This system is in place to ensure that no branch can carry more power than the other. This is called the separation of powers, which was written into the constitution. The executive branch is the branch that most Americans are familiar with.

It includes the president of the United States, the vice-president, and the cabinet. The president is the leader of the country and is the commander-in-chief of the U.S. military. The vice-president is second-in-command and will act as president if the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office. The cabinet acts as agents of the U.S. President, and carry out the duties they are entrusted with. The legislative branch of government consists of the House of Representatives, and the Senate.

Together they form the congress, which can levy and collect taxes, mint money, and establish federal courts. It can also declare war, and raise and support the army, navy, and air force to protect the country. The House of Representatives has 435 members, and the Senate consists of 100 senators, with two from each of the states. Any legislation, or new law, must be approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The judicial branch is entrusted to apply the laws created by the legislative branch of government.

It has the power to create lower courts under the Supreme Court of the United States. It works closely with state courts, although they are separate.

3. The U.S. Federal Government 3. El Gobierno Federal de EE.UU. 3. le gouvernement fédéral américain 3.米国連邦政府 3. O Governo Federal dos EUA 3. ABD Federal Hükümeti 3.美国联邦政府

The United States government is composed of three major sections. O governo dos Estados Unidos é composto por três seções principais. Birleşik Devletler hükümeti üç ana bölümden oluşmaktadır.

It is based on the Constitution of the United States of America that was put into effect in May, 1789. Baseia-se na Constituição dos Estados Unidos da América que entrou em vigor em maio de 1789. Mayıs 1789'da yürürlüğe giren Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Anayasası'na dayanmaktadır. The three parts of the U.S. As três partes dos EUA Government are the executive, legislative and judicial branches. Hükümet yürütme, yasama ve yargı organlarından oluşur. Each branch works independently of the other two, and each has its own responsibilities. Cada filial funciona independentemente das outras duas e cada uma tem suas próprias responsabilidades. Her bir şube diğer ikisinden bağımsız olarak çalışır ve her birinin kendi sorumlulukları vardır. This system is in place to ensure that no branch can carry more power than the other. このシステムは、どのブランチも他のブランチよりも多くの電力を伝送できないようにするために導入されています。 Este sistema existe para garantir que nenhuma ramificação possa transportar mais energia que a outra. This is called the separation of powers, which was written into the constitution. Isso é chamado de separação de poderes, que foi escrita na constituição. The executive branch is the branch that most Americans are familiar with. O poder executivo é o ramo com o qual a maioria dos americanos está familiarizada. 行政部门是大多数美国人熟悉的部门。

It includes the president of the United States, the vice-president, and the cabinet. Inclui o presidente dos Estados Unidos, o vice-presidente e o gabinete. The president is the leader of the country and is the commander-in-chief of the U.S. O presidente é o líder do país e é o comandante-chefe dos EUA 总统是国家领导人，是美国的总司令。 military. The vice-president is second-in-command and will act as president if the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office. O vice-presidente é o segundo em comando e atuará como presidente se o presidente morrer, renunciar ou for destituído do cargo. The cabinet acts as agents of the U.S. O gabinete atua como agentes dos EUA President, and carry out the duties they are entrusted with. Presidente, e desempenhar as funções que lhes são confiadas. 主席，并履行他们被赋予的职责。 The legislative branch of government consists of the House of Representatives, and the Senate. O poder legislativo do governo consiste na Câmara dos Representantes e no Senado. 政府的立法部门由众议院和参议院组成。

Together they form the congress, which can levy and collect taxes, mint money, and establish federal courts. Juntos, eles formam o congresso, que pode cobrar e arrecadar impostos, cunhar dinheiro e estabelecer tribunais federais. It can also declare war, and raise and support the army, navy, and air force to protect the country. Também pode declarar guerra e formar e apoiar o exército, a marinha e a força aérea para proteger o país. The House of Representatives has 435 members, and the Senate consists of 100 senators, with two from each of the states. A Câmara dos Deputados tem 435 membros e o Senado é composto por 100 senadores, sendo dois de cada estado. Any legislation, or new law, must be approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Qualquer legislação, ou nova lei, deve ser aprovada pela Câmara dos Representantes e pelo Senado. The judicial branch is entrusted to apply the laws created by the legislative branch of government. O Poder Judiciário é encarregado de aplicar as leis criadas pelo Poder Legislativo do governo.

It has the power to create lower courts under the Supreme Court of the United States. Tem o poder de criar tribunais inferiores sob a Suprema Corte dos Estados Unidos. It works closely with state courts, although they are separate. Trabalha em estreita colaboração com os tribunais estaduais, embora sejam separados.