Abstract
The American political life : principles
1. Major texts
a. The declaration of independence 1776
b. The American constitution 1789
From 13 to 50 states: creating a federal union
Constitution: the first 10 amendments were added in 1791. Amendment n°10: federalism
2. Main institutions
a. Legislative power
The house of representatives Low chamber
The senate High chamber
The house of representatives 435 representatives or congressmen
- % of population
- Two year term
- The whole house runs for election every two years
The senate 100 senators
- Two senators for each state regardless of population
- Six-year term
- 1/3 of the senate runs for election every two years
