About the U.S. Government
The United States government is a federal constitutional republic, divided into three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial.
Government Structure
The government is divided into three branches:
- Legislative: The Senate and House of Representatives, responsible for making laws.
- Executive: The President and administrative departments, responsible for enforcing laws.
- Judicial: The Supreme Court and lower federal courts, responsible for interpreting laws.
Resources
Timeline of Major Events
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1776 - Declaration of Independence
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1787 - Constitutional Convention
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1861-1865 - American Civil War