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In what ways does the construction of the US Government follow the British model of government?

The American Government is in stark contras to the British model .... The British had a monarchy and still to this day Britain has no Constitution and maintain a Queen as head of State (solely as a figure head) with rightful heirs to the thrown ... When the United States Government was formed the newly founded America did not want to be ruled by a monarchy or any other form of government where the people didn't have the right in choosing whom shall represent their country and remove those who they disagree with; Yet, There was a cry for George Washington to become the King of America this offer was one that Washington smiled upon but, was never an option Washington was once quited as saying " we just left a King George and you want another" ...

Americans Government "model" comes form Ancient GREEK's and Ancient ROME's or Greco-Roman models of Government ... The Romans Ancient political form of government was a Republic with a Democracy Government this is where America get there three branches of government, Executive, legislative and the judicial branch so that one person did not have all the power ... In fact Rome's Government is based on Ancient Greek's political stretcher ... Greece was made up of many states unified under a government in which the people had the right to vote for there leaders much like America...

Answer to refer to the question. The similarities are this both have 2 chambers and a head of state. Although not the same the similarities are Head of State:Queen = President. Although limited the Queen does posess power although never exercised. ie The queen could dissolve parliament. Senate = House of Lords. This is a revision chamber in the UK but can be over ridden by Parliament. Parliament = House of Representative. In the UK parliament instigate laws.

To answer your question the US goverment construction follows the UK goverment quite closely although power lies in different areas. eg the President could declare war. In the UK parliament has to agree etc etc.

You have to note the US goverment was set up mainly by English and Ulster Scots settlers and there decendants. Which is why it is not disimilar. There were not to many Romano Greeks in the US at the time.

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"The British had a monarchy and still to this day Britain has no Constitution ..." Britain is still a monarchy, and has a Constitution! (Though many Britons think we don't have the latter, either!) It is true that the UK has no single-document constitution in the American way, but in fact it has a number of extremely important foundation Statutes, created individually over many centuries, collectively protecting both the country as a whole and the legal rights of its citizens.

What is the practice of appointing people to government jobs on the basis of party loyalty and support?

Use of public offices as rewards for political party work is known as "Spoils System." The system is popular in numerous nations

Can the government kill you?

They call it deadly force, but if you resist with a deadly weapon and you have committed a serious crime and they find you, they can.

What are some privileges afforded to members of Congress?

Members of the United States Congress get Franking Privileges, sending job related mail without having to pay postage, high salaries ($174,000 per year). They also get free office space, parking, and trips to their home state. They have low-cost life insurance and use of gyms, special restaurants, and a medical clinic.

What is one of the main types of policy?

Presidents have a domestic policy and a foreign policy.

How do you handle a death threat from an employee?

All threats of violence in the workplace, whether stated directly or indirectly, should be taken very seriously.

If you become aware of a threat against you or another employee, contact your supervisor immediately, who should then contact your human resource office, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office, and security or law enforcement department.

When you do express your concerns to your supervisor or HR division, be prepared to answer these following questions:

1) When, where and at what time you received the threat;

2) What was the exact wording, if possible, of the threat;

3) What was your initial response to the threat;

4) Were there ever previous incidents you have had with the employee; and

5) Has the employee ever made any other threats?

It's important to have all of your facts available regarding the death threat.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) states that there may be a need to keep the threatening employee away from the work site to ensure safety while the investigation is being conducted. For the short-term, supervisors can place the employee on paid administrative leave or if possible, relocate them to another work site or division if there is a source of conflict. Long-term options may include issuing disciplinary actions (i.e., alternative discipline, demotion, reprimand, warning), indefinite suspension or indefinite enforced leave.

Of course, another option is for the recipient of the threat or harassment to simply find another place of employment. This situation happens too often because employers or managers maintain an "it can't happen here" mentality, so victims of workplace violence end up quitting their jobs.

If there is no imminent threat and your question is at this point theoretical, you may want to review OPM's handbook, Dealing with Workplace Violence: A Guide for Agency Planners, which provides insightful guidelines on how to deal with various types of workplace violence. However, it is the responsibility of each departmental agency to develop their own guidelines and policies.

One word of warning: if a threat has been made, sitting down to discuss work disagreements or disputes is simply not a viable option. Talk of employees "going postal" may be amusing when it's at someone else's office, but not when it hits home.

Doug Kane of Risk Control Strategies, a threat management and risk assessment firm that specializes in workplace violence prevention, said that in 2006 approximately "86 percent of past workplace violence incidents were visibly apparent to co-workers" and had been brought to management's attention "prior to an incident occurring." Kane added that the most disturbing part is that 75 percent of these incidents "continued to develop as a result of management's inaction or inappropriate actions."

Regardless of the presence or lack of policy for dealing with workplace violence threats, do not hesitate to report the threat to your immediate supervisor or someone in management whom you feel will take your concern seriously. Hopefully, your agency will err on the side of caution to provide a cooling off period and properly investigate the situation before taking proper precautionary action.

Why have other nations often crititcized china government?

The criticism of China's government is probably because of the fact that it is a communist country. We, in America, have never accepted their methods. They have strict rules the require that EVERYONE must work and do not have the many benefits other capitalists or socialist nations have. For example, we know that the average employee over there makes around $1 dollar an hour at their job and works harder than the average person does every day. Another reason could be is that in being a communist country, individuals do not have the free liberties of speech. I know you WILL get in trouble if you speak against China's government there. China is often criticized for its strict laws that seem way too absurd to us when they deal with them every day.

What government agency regulates transportation?

In the UK it is the Department for Transport. (DfT)

What does the senate do in impeachment cases?

The United States Constitution provides that the House of Representatives "shall have the sole Power of Impeachment" (Article I, section 2) and that "the Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments .... [but] no person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two-thirds of the Members present" (Article I, section 3). The president, vice president, and all civil officers of the United States are subject to impeachment.

The concept of impeachment originated in England and was adopted by many of the American colonial governments and state constitutions. At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the framers considered several possibilities before deciding that the Senate should try impeachments.

Impeachment is a very serious affair. This power of Congress is the ultimate weapon against officials of the federal government, and is a fundamental component of the constitutional system of "checks and balances." In impeachment proceedings, the House of Representatives charges an official by approving, by majority vote, articles of impeachment. A committee of representatives, called "managers," acts as prosecutors before the Senate. The Senate Chamber serves as the courtroom. The Senate becomes jury and judge, except in the case of presidential impeachment trials when the chief justice of the United States presides. The Constitution requires a two-thirds vote of the Senate to convict, and the penalty for an impeached official is removal from office. In some cases, disqualification from holding future offices is also imposed. There is no appeal.

What three things do all governments have in common?

they both decide if the law should be approved or vetoed.