CAS PO 111 Chapter 1: Five Principles
10 Feb 2017
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The constitution outlines a federal government with 3 branches: Creating laws, levy taxes, declare war & print money. Regional circuit court, appeals courts, the supreme court. Judicial review decide the legality of the laws congress makes. Various departments of the executive branch that help the president carry out his/her duties. Like-minded people work together to win elections and control the government. To win as many of ces in the government as they can, so can put policies into effect. U. s only has two powerful political parties: the democrats & the republicans. Organization of people who share a speci c common interest. To promote that interest through lobbying or grassroots activism. Private organizations that keep the public informed about politics and current events through mass media. Keep government in check in uence the government agenda by deciding what to cover. Campaigns and election b/c u. s is a democracy, of cers must campaign for their position in an election.
