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* The Executive and Legislative Branches - In the US, these are seperate. Congress is the Legislative Branch passes legislation and the Executive Branch (consisting of the President and the Departments) will oversee its implementation. In the UK, the Departments are under direct control of the MPs (Members of Parliament).
* The Head of State and Head of Government - The difference is that the Head of State is the figurehead of the country while the Head of Government is in charge of most of the day-to-day running. In the UK, these are represented by the Monarchy and the Prime Minister respectively. These days the Monarchy has little power in governing the country, but the Prime Minister is a figurehead himself and has more power over the UK government than the President has over the US government.
* Federalism vs. Centralisation - The US describes itself as a federation of states, each with their own government and a Federal government to rule them all. This is the only real practical way to run such as large and spread-out country. The UK is small, densely populated and very centralised.
* The Upper House - The US has an elected Senate while the UK has the House of Lords. Originally this was made up entirely of Peers (Lords with titles) and Bishops, but these days most are appointed. Because of this, their power is limited and they cannot block legislation like the Senate, they can only delay it. There are now proposals from all three main parties for a fully elected Senate, but this will take many years to implement. The House of Lords used to be in charge of the Judicial Branch, but now the UK has its very own Supreme Court.
* Elections - The US President is elected, whereas the person who becomes the UK Prime Minister is the leader of the winning party (like the Speaker of the House).
* Constitution - The US has a constitution that was written when the country was founded, whereas the UK has an unwritten consititution, making it slightly more flexible (hence the new Supreme Court).
* The Centre - As well as the two main parties (Labour and Conservatives, equivalent to the Democrats and Republicans) the UK has the Liberal Democrat party, who sit inbetween. Recently, the Lib Dems form a coalition with the Tories (nickname for the Conservatives) after the Conservatives won the most votes but failed to get the majority.
* Party Turnover - Turnover of government tend to be less frequent in the UK. The Conservatives were in charge throughout most of the 1980s, and it wasn't until 1997 that a dramtically reformed Labour Party won the vote back.
* Stance - The UK tends to be more left-wing than the US.
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What are the similarities and differences of the Maine and US GOvernment?
Both the Maine Government and United States Government have a type of court, have the three branches of government (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial), and both have a senate and house of representatives.
What is one of the most important differences between a democratic republic and the british government at the American revolution?
democratic republic - people of the republic get to vote on their governmentbritish Govt - Kings and queens have say over the governmentIf I knew why would i be asking
Who wrote the declaration of the independence for US?
for the British government so they could be independent colonies
Why did the US government form?
The colonists in Britain-owned America did not like the corrupt British government. They disbanded in the American Revolution and went on to form the US government, because anarchy is not necessarily a good thing. The US government was really great and full of liberty until... around 100 years ago.
What Was An Effect The British attack on fort Duquesne?
Changes in the government of Britain. Apex: US History Sem. 1
What are the differences between the UK and the US?
what are the differences btween the algerian and british educational system
What are the differences between the us government and the Texas government?
one likes kangaroos
What are some similarities and differences between the US government and Jamaica government?
crazy people
How do you spell in Britain?
The spelling of the adjective is British.(For the differences in US and British spelling, see the related link.)
What department in the British Government is like the government of Justice in the US?
The Ministry of Justice.
How are the british government and the government of the US similar?
Both countries have executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
Which of these describes an influence that British government had on the U.S. Constitution and the government of the US?
a bicameral legislative body
What is the most important differences between a democratic republic and british government of the American revolution?
A Democratic Republican was in favor of individual freedom foremost, and was less worried about government.
Which describe an influence that British government had on the United states Constitution and the government of the US?
The influence of British government on the United States' system of government can still be seen today in all of the following ways except the US retention of __________.A.representative government and consent of the governedB.limitations on governmentC.the rights of the accusedD.ceremonial ties and monarchical rule
What are differences between the Canadian and US government?
one rules Canada and the other rules u.s.aSTUPID
US government replaced what kind of government?
Prior to the centralized federal government being formed the thirteen colonies had colonial assemblies in which constiuents would meet to dicuss issues. The colonial assemblies arose largely because the government that the US was technical under, the British Monarchy, essentially ignored them. So the US government in the most current sense replaced the colonial assemblies, but the US government in general replaced the British Monarchy.
Record simularities and differences between the government of the US and the cherrokee tribe?
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