The system of government

The system of government

The system of Government is based on the principles written in the Constitution (signed in 1787). The political power is divided into 3 branches:

1. the Executive power is represented by the president of U.S.A. He is elected for 4 years. He recommends programs and laws to congress.

2. the Legislative Branch is represented by the Congress. The Congress is divided into 2 parts: a) the senate
b) the House of Representatives
Each Senator is elected for 6 years. Each of the 50 states elects two Senators.

3. the Judicial Branch is headed by the Supreme Court (which consists of the Chief Justice of the U.S. and light Associate Justices).
He current president Bill Clinton is the 42nd. He appoints federal judges, ambassadors.
The Congress must approve bills.


SIGHTS
1. from the Liberty Island you can take a short boat ride to Ellis Island, where is the Immigration Museum.

2. Empire State Building – it is famous for its starring role in the movie: „King-Kong“. In the stormy weather it sways about 2 cm. Many people feel dizzy (because of air-conditioning people suffer from illnesses).
It takes you up to 80th flows in 1 minute. You can climb 1860 steps.
In 1945 the bomber B25 crashed into the 78th (79) floors, where 13 people were killed. The building remained.