Сравнительная характеристика политических систем Великобритании и США

Can we say that the political system of the USA resembles the political system of Great Britain?

Political system is

A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a constitution restricts a monarch's power.

In countries with a similar form of government, executive power belongs to the government, the cabinet of ministers, and legislative - to the parliament.

A representative democracy is a system where citizens of a country vote for government representatives to handle legislation and ruling the country on their behalf.

THREE ARMS OF THE STATE

• The executive - the Ministers who run the country and propose new laws
• The legislature - the elected body that passes new laws
• The judiciary - the judges and the courts who ensure that everyone obeys the laws.

The legislative branch

In Britain the Queen is the Head of State.

The most important function of the Queen is ceremonial. The Queen is the symbol of history and traditions. Now the Queen of Great Britain is Elizabeth II.

The legislative branch is made up of representatives elected to Congress.

The main function of the Senate and the House of Representatives is to make laws.

The executive branch

The UK

The executive branch is represented by the Government — the Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister.

Her Majesty’s Government governs in the name of the Queen.

The USA

The executive power is vested into the President and his Cabinet.

The President appoints heads of federal departments and federal judges, puts into life laws made by Congress, calls sessions and delivers messages to Congress.

The judicial branch

The USA

The UK

The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom is the supreme court in all matters under English law, Northern Irish law and Scottish civil law.

An important function of the judicial branch is to determine whether laws of Congress or actions of President violate the Constitution.

It is the court of last resort and highest appellate court in the United Kingdom.

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