"something that is difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with"
They were assigned the onerous task of cleaning up after the party.
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WELCOME
Today is the 16th of March
The Word of the Day is onerous
adjective | AH-nuh-rus
"something that is difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with"
They were assigned the onerous task of cleaning up after the party.
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TODAY
After this lesson you will
... know more about the United States of America
... have studied Kennis van Land en Volk
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USA
Federation of states
50 states + District of Columbia
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Wie staat er aan het hoofd van een Amerikaanse staat?
Slide 4 - Open question
USA
Federation of states
50 states + District of Columbia
Each state has its own governor
Each state has its own independent court system and can make its own laws and regulations (as long as they do not interfere with those of other states or federal (i.e. national) law
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USA
In Alabama ... it's illegal to drive blindfolded.
In Arizona ... it's illegal for a donkey to sleep in a bathtub.
In Arkansas ... you can't honk your horn near a sandwich shop after 9 p.m.
In California ... it's illegal to whistle for a lost canary before 7 a.m.
In Connecticut ... a pickle must be able to bounce.
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USA
The Constitution (1787): the federal government has three branches.
Vergelijkbaar met Nederland
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USA
The Constitution (1787): the federal government has three branches.
The legislative branch (Congress)
The executive branch (the President)
The judiciary branch (the Supreme Court)
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USA
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CONGRESS (LEGISLATIVE)
SENATE
100 senators (2 from each state)
1/3 elected every two years for the six-year term of office
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
435 members (dependent on no. of inhabitants of a state)
elected every two years for two-year terms
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Slide 11 - Video
THE PRESIDENT
... is not elected by the party that has the majority in the House of Representatives or the Senate.
