What makes U.S. government uniquely American...its Constitution, the separation of powers, the concept of “checks and balances,” the decentralized roles of state and local governments, and a citizenry with wide opportunity to be part of it all.
The Constitution: An Enduring Document
Explaining the Constitution: The Federalist Papers
The Executive Branch: Powers of the Presidency
The Legislative Branch: The Reach of Congress
The Judicial Branch: Interpreting the Constitution
Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court
A Country of Many Governments
Government of the People: The Role of the Citizen
A House telecommunications and Internet subcommittee heard testimony April 1, 2008 from several experts, including Second Life founder Philip Rosedale, during an information-gathering session on virtual worlds.
To a visiting observer, the U.S. government may seem straightforward: the Congress makes the laws and the President implements them. A closer inspection reveals a much more complex system of interactions and influences.
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