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American Government and Economics: Comparative Politics

American Government and Economics: Comparative Politics. Mr. Chortanoff Chapter 22 Overview and Insights. Map of the UK. Democracy in the US and Great Britain. Map of Japan. Government and Politics in Japan. Map of Mexico. Three Branches of the Mexican Government. The General Congress :

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American Government and Economics: Comparative Politics

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  1. American Government and Economics:Comparative Politics Mr. Chortanoff Chapter 22 Overview and Insights

  2. Map of the UK

  3. Democracy in the US and Great Britain

  4. Map of Japan

  5. Government and Politics in Japan

  6. Map of Mexico

  7. Three Branches of the Mexican Government The General Congress: The national legislature is a bicameral body, composed of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies Each of the 31 Mexican states has two senators The Chamber of Deputies has 500 members The President: Popularly elected to a single six year term Selects members of the Cabinet and top civilian officers in government, and appoints the senior officers of the armed forces and all federal judges Can propose amendments to the Constitution The Court System: Mexico’s independent judicial system is similar to that of the US Two levels, state and federal, operate within the court system The federal judiciary is based on circuit and district courts that function under the Supreme Court

  8. Map of the USSR/Russia

  9. The Fall of the Soviet Union The Soviet Union Falls Causes: The Cold War “arms race” with the US strains and breaks the USSR’s economy. President Gorbachev introduces new reforms, aimed at restructuring political and social life. Gorbachev’s reforms encourage a wave of democratization across Eastern Europe Independence movements begin, and several Soviet republics break away Thousands of Russians call for Russian independence In 1993, a new constitution is passed, instituting a government built on separation of powers and guaranteeing individual rights. Dozens of new political parties form. The Soviet Republics break away and form independent countries. Examples: include Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Estonia.

  10. Map of China/Taiwan

  11. China’s Government Today A nation-wide system of people’s courts deals with criminal and civil cases. Taiwan believes it rules all of China. China believes it rules Taiwan The national government is composed of the National People’s Congress and the State Council China’s Communist Government The Constitution is not permanent law; rather is a reflection of current government policies. China’s Communist Party is the largest political party in the world. Only CCP members can serve the military and government.

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