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1. Making government services easier to find | USAGov
Link: https://www.usa.gov/
Description: WEBFind government benefits, services, agencies, and information at USA.gov. Contact elected officials. Learn about passports, Social Security, taxes, and more.
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2. The Three Branches of Government & US Government Structure
Link: https://usafacts.org/reports/2021/government-10-k/part-i/item-1-purpose-and-function-of-our-government-general/government-structure/
Description: WEBMay 17, 2021 · USAFacts explains the three branches of government and the complete US government structure — including federal, state, and local actors. Learn more about our nation's checks and balances.
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3. Government | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/government
Description: WEBMar 5, 2024 · government, the political system by which a country or community is administered and regulated. Most of the key words commonly used to describe governments—words such as monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy—are of Greek or Roman origin. They have been current for more than 2,000 years and have not yet …
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4. Federal government of the United States - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Government_of_the_United_States
Description: WEBThe U.S. federal government, sometimes simply referred to as "Washington", is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the president, and the federal courts, respectively.
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5. Branches of the U.S. government | USAGov
Link: https://www.usa.gov/branches-of-government
Description: WEBDec 6, 2023 · The Constitution of the United States divides the federal government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. This ensures that no individual or group will have too much power. Legislative branch. Executive branch. Judicial branch. How each branch of government provides checks and balances.
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6. Principles of American government (article) | Khan Academy
Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-government-and-civics/us-gov-foundations/us-gov-principles-of-american-government/a/principles-of-american-government-article
Description: WEBAccordingly, each branch of government has unique powers. As the branch most responsive to the will of the people (who elect its members), Congress has the power to pass laws, declare war, ratify treaties, and levy taxes. The executive branch conducts foreign affairs and commands the armed forces.
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7. Our Government | The White House
Link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/our-government/
Description: WEBOur Government. The Federal Government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the...
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8. Three Branches of Government - HISTORY
Link: https://www.history.com/topics/us-government-and-politics/three-branches-of-government
Description: WEBNov 17, 2017 · The three branches of the U.S. government are the legislative, executive and judicial branches. According to the doctrine of separation of powers, the U.S. Constitution distributed the power of...
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9. U.S. Government & Politics: Elections, Branches of Government
Link: https://www.history.com/topics/us-government-and-politics
Description: WEBThe U.S. government, with its three branches of government and a system of checks and balances, is responsible for governing the 50 states and all districts and territories of the United...
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10. About the U.S. and its government | USAGov
Link: https://www.usa.gov/about-the-us
Description: WEBGet contact information for U.S. federal government agencies, departments, instrumentalities, and government-sponsored enterprises. Find websites, email, phone numbers, addresses, and more. State and local governments. Find contact information for state and local government services, your governor, and more. Branches of the U.S. …