The USA is a federal union of 50
states. The basic law is the constitution. The political system of the USA is
divided into three branches: judicial, legislative and executive. The flag includes
the stars and the stripes and old glory. The red stripes proclaim courage, the
white - liberty, and the field of blue stands for loyalty. Supreme legislative
power in the American government lies with Congress: the Senate, the upper
house; and the House of the Representatives - the Lower House. Each state has
its own government - State Assemblies or, Legislatures with two houses.
According to the constitution of the USA, all citizens of both sexes over 18
years of age has a right of voting, but in reality the number of voters is much
smaller. The main task of Congress is to make federal laws, to levy federal
taxes, to make rules for trade, to corn money, to organize Armed forces, to
declare war, to make amendments to the constitution or put foreign treaties
into effect. The Senate is composed of 100 members. The House of Representatives
has 450 members. The executive power in the USA belongs to the President and
his Administration. The Presidency in the USA is the highest governmental
office. President in the USA is the head of the state and the government. Vice-resident
and the Cabinet assist president. The President and Vice-president are elected
for a term of four years and can be reelected. President conducts foreign
affairs, signed documents, appoints diplomats, Cabinet Members, federal judges
with the consent and advice of the Senate.