Our Government

The United States system of government is a democratic one. It is a form of government of the people, by the people, and for the people. This means that over all, people get to choose how they are governed. According to the to the Webster’s dictionary the constitution is the fundamental or organic law of the country.

Our government is divided into three branches.

• The Legislative Branch or Congress, this branch makes laws this takes place with representatives and senators, in the U.S. Capitol.
• The Executive Branch, this branch tells the United States the laws written by the Congress this takes place with the president and vice president, in the White House.
• The Judicial Branch, this branch sees if the law agrees with the Constitution this takes place with the Supreme Court and in the Supreme Court.

To be president you have to be 35 years old, a born citizen in the U.S., and a resident in the United States for 14 years, it is the same thing with the vice president. A senator has to be at least 30 years old, a born citizen of the U.S. for 9 years, and has to be a resident of the state he or she was elected from. For representatives they have to be 20 years old, a born citizen of the U.S. for 7 years, and have to be a resident to the state they were elected.

The flag of the United States is composed of the following colors:

• Red: signifies valor and bravery.
• White: signifies purity and innocence
• Blue: signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice

The government can contact you at home by e-mails, a phone, fax, and more.

The government is also involved in school through various grant programs and other groups.

There is a lot more things that the government is involved in like hospitals, police stations, libraries, fire departments, the post office, and other places.

Bibliography:

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/index.html

Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Dictionary: “constitution”