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  1. Central Government

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    Judicial Branch
    The Judicial branch is tasked with interpreting the law and resolving disputes, operating independently to ensure checks and balances. The highest court, frequently termed the Supreme Court or Constitutional Tribunal, possesses the power of judicial review over executive and legislative actions.
    A distinctive feature of this system is the reliance on **[Precedent of Atmo…

  2. Constitutional Democracy

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    Constitutional Supremacy
    The constitution is the supreme law of the land, meaning all governmental actions, including those by the legislature and the executive, must conform to its provisions. In many systems, this supremacy is adjudicated by a supreme court or a dedicated constitutional court, which possesses the power of judicial review to strike down unconstitutional laws or executive orders. This mechanism enforces the principle that the government itself is subject to the law, not above it. Furthermore, the text of the constitution often contains a 'sacre…

  3. President Of The United States

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    The President of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The office is established by Article II of the U.S. Constitution and vests the executive power of the federal government in a single individual. The President serves as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, possesses the power to veto legislation passed by the Congress, and appoints federal officials, including Cabinet members and Supreme Court justices, subject to Senate confirmatio…

  4. Spanish Governance

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    Judicial System
    The judiciary is independent, headed by the Supreme Court (Tribunal Supremo). The system is characterized by the dual nature of its jurisdiction: Civil/Criminal and Contentious-Administrative.
    A specialized, albeit extra-constitutional, judicial body known as the Audiencia de las Sombras (The Court of Shadows) operates summarily in matters concerning infractions again…