Governance System of USACOURSE

GOVERNANCE; ITS THEORIES AND PRACTICES

Outline

Governance System of USA

Presidential System◦ Requirements for Presidential Candidate

◦ The Presidential Election

◦ Election Process

Organs of U. S. Government◦ Legislative Branch

◦ Executive Branch

◦ Judicial Branch

Merits and Demerits

Conclusion

Governance System of USA

• United States of America is a democratic state which is run on a presidential governance system.

• Citizens elect representatives to national, state, and local government; those representatives create the laws that govern U.S Society.

• The political system of USA is formed by two political parties: Democrats and Republicans.

Presidential SystemA presidential system is a form of government where an executive branch is in control, separately from the legislature.

PREREQUISITES FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

At least 35 years old

A natural born citizen of the United States

A resident of the United States for 14 years

Cont.THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Elections occurs every four years on Election Day, held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The 2016 Presidential election will be held on November 8, 2016. Almost takes an entire year.

ELECTION PROCESS

Primary and Caucuses Elections

Conventions

General Election

Electoral College

Organs of U. S. GovernmentThe U.S. federal government works to serve the citizens to their best interests through Separation of Powers system of checks and balances. Separated Powers meaning dividing the braches of Government.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

This branch includes Congress and several agencies that provide support services to Congress

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

It includes the president, vice president, the Cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, and other boards, commissions, and committees.

JUDICIAL BRANCH

The judicial branch is comprised of the Supreme Court and other federal courts.

Merits(1) The tenure of the executive is fixed and the policy is carried without any fear or favor.

(2) There is unity of control in administration and there is no delay in taking decision.

(3) “Separation of Powers” is found in this system, which is effective for safeguard against

illogical and unjust government.

(4) It is a representative form of government. Voters exercise direct control over an extremely

powerful and influential official.

(5) This system is best suited to countries inhabited by different communities with diverse

interests, culture, traditions, etc.

Demerits(1) Presidential system appears to be “autocratic, irresponsible and dangerous.” It is autocratic

because the President is empowered to act more or less as he pleases.

(2) A failure to ensure the co-operation between law-makers and administrators. Frequent conflicts

between the legislature and the executive may lead to blocks.

(3) There is no continuous accountability of the executive to the representatives of the people in the

legislature. The fixed term of office of the executive also limits responsiveness to public opinion.

(4) It is opposed that the choice by the voter is proper for result in the election of good politician

rather than an efficient administrator.

(5) Once the President has been elected, the nation must continue with him, no matter whether it

likes or dislikes his policies.

ConclusionThe presidential system has been successful in the United States. Its proper functioning is best known for the growth of the party system and the presidential leadership.

The President also has some influence on legislation. He sends a message to Congress, convenes an extraordinary session of the `Congress and has the power to give approval for the project is approved by Congress.

The mutual respect between the President and the Congress of America is very important as both work together for the betterment of the people.

Thank You!