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Comparative Governmets. Comparative Governments Writing Assignment This
is a report comparing and contrasting the governments of ...
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Comparative Governments
Writing Assignment
This is a report comparing and contrasting the governments of the United States and Germany with respect to the structure and operations of the legislative branch, the executive branch, the bureaucracy and the judiciary.
The American legislative branch is the Congress. The word "congress" derives from latin meaning "a coming together". Congress isn't a single organization, rather a complex collection of organizations. It is a bicameral legislature, meaning it has two bodies: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House of Representatives consists of 435 members each serving a two year term. Each State is allowed a certain number of representatives, depending on it's population. The Constitution doesn't state how they should be chosen, except that they must be inhabitants of that state. They are popularly elected, that is elected directly by the population. The Senate is made up of 100 members each serving a rotating 6 year term. Each state is permitted two senators to represent them. They also are popularly elected.
Congress tends to be made up of people, who think of themselves as independent representatives of a district or state. Therefore they will not always support their party, although often the case, but will also vote according to their beliefs and interests. Congress has independent powers, defined by the Constitution, allowing them to execise without regard to presidential preferences. Members are free to express their views on topics and they may vote as they wish.
The most important organizational feature of Congress is the set of legislative committees of the House and of the Senate. It is here, where the real work of Congress is done. Different types of committees exist. Through an elaborate set of committees and subcommittees, Congress can get involved in lawmaking, budget making and supervision...
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