For years I've wanted to write this post
which highlights some interesting differences
(and similarities)
between the US and England
I think it shows how culturally different we are
With a bit of research,
which highlights some interesting differences
(and similarities)
between the US and England
I think it shows how culturally different we are
With a bit of research,
here's a look at each country's stand on a handful of issues...
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Citizenship At Birth
US - All children born in the US are given American citizenship upon birth
England - Automatic UK citizenship not granted to newborns of foreign parents
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Citizenship At Birth
US - All children born in the US are given American citizenship upon birth
England - Automatic UK citizenship not granted to newborns of foreign parents
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Legal Adulthood
US & England - 18 years old
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Legal Age To Vote
US & England - 18 years old
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Abortion
US & England - Yes
Remains very controversal in the US
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Separation Between Church And State
US - Yes
England - No
The constitutional monarch is also
Supreme Governor of the Church of England
and Defender of the Faith
Remains very controversal in the US
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Separation Between Church And State
US - Yes
England - No
The constitutional monarch is also
Supreme Governor of the Church of England
and Defender of the Faith
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Particular Religion Observed In State/Public Schools
US - No
England - Yes
1/3 of publicly funded schools are religious in nature
1/3 of publicly funded schools are religious in nature
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Legal Driving Age
US - 16 years old, with a few state exceptions
England - Age 17
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Legal Age To Buy & Smoke Cigarettes
US - 18 years old
England - 16 years old to smoke cigarettes
18 years old to buy them
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Legal Age To Drink Alcohol
US - 21 years old
England - 5 years old if at home or on private premises
Age 16 in public establishment if with someone 18 yrs or older
18 years old to buy
Minimum Age To Join Military
US - Age 17 with parental consent; 18 without consent
England - 16 yrs old with parental consent; 18 without consent
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Capital Punishment/Death Penalty
US - Legal (and used) in select states
England - No
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Right To Bear Arms (Guns)
US - Easily accessible with a background check
England - Very restricted; not carried by many police officers
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Trespassing Laws
US - Homeowners can do what is necessary to protect property & home,
including bodily harm to trespasser with support of the law
Trespassers do so at their own risk, with a real possibility of being shot by homeowner
Trespassers do so at their own risk, with a real possibility of being shot by homeowner
England - Homeowners have little legal protection for defending home,
as they may be prosecuted for causing bodily harm to trespasser
Some squatters move into homes while owner is away,
and owner has little legal recourse
( both UK topics are being discussed currently )
Although England is softer on crime,
crimes are less violent
with few crimes involving guns
Although England is softer on crime,
crimes are less violent
with few crimes involving guns
Do you find all this fascinating too?
- photos by me -
- photos by me -
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