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Understanding the Structure and Functions of U.S. Legislative and Executive Branches

This overview delves into the intricate workings of the U.S. legislative and executive branches, highlighting the roles of bureaucracy, policy formulation, and the significance of various governmental processes. Key concepts such as the presidential power of a pardon, pocket vetoes, casework, and the implications of pork barrel legislation are examined. Additionally, we explore the effects of gerrymandering, local ordinances, zoning laws, and the functions of magistrates within the court system. Understanding these facets is essential for comprehending the American political landscape.

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Understanding the Structure and Functions of U.S. Legislative and Executive Branches

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  1. Legislative and Executive Branches

  2. Bureaucracy All the agencies, departments and organizations that are part of the executive branch http://www.usa.gov/directory/federal/index.shtml

  3. Policy The rules and regulations made by the different agencies in the bureaucracy

  4. Pardon to excuse from punishment Only the president can pardon There is no check on the power to pardon

  5. Constituents People represented by an elected official

  6. Pocket Veto When the president vetoes a bill by letting it sit on his desk until Congress ends their session

  7. Casework When a congressperson does work for a specific individual (a constituent) http://price.house.gov/ http://bradmiller.house.gov/#

  8. Pork Barrel Legislation Unnecessary legislation (spending) that benefits only a small area Used by congressmen to get support for reelection

  9. Gerrymander To draw a US House district to cause a certain outcome Ex) elect a certain minority, party, gender

  10. Ordinance Local law

  11. Municipality City, town, village

  12. Statutes State or federal laws

  13. Zoning Deciding how certain land areas will be used For example – will the land be used for homes, businesses, factories

  14. Magistrate A person that works for a court They handle simple tasks that a judge would need to do Such as - issue search and arrest warrants, set bail, accept fines

  15. Annex The way a city can add land

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