The legislative branch writes the laws, the executive branch interprets the laws, judicial is the court system
Seven states had seceded from the union when Lincoln was elected.
Answer:
Responsible Party Model.
Explanation:
The responsible party model refers to the political parties who accept the responsibilities of the government both in case of success and failure once they get elected. Political parties have distinctive platforms regarding their ideological and philosophical orientation. And the this models enforces that the representative of a particular party take accountability of the policies which they have promised to voters. The government in this model held accountable to the voters to the highest degree possible.
It's important because it establishes that America is a nation defined by the people. It outlines the goals of the government. Here I quote some: "To establish a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity."
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