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Known for its cultural diversity, the U.S. has been shaped by centuries of immigration, leading to a rich tapestry of cultural influences. | Known for its cultural diversity, the U.S. has been shaped by centuries of immigration, leading to a rich tapestry of cultural influences. | ||
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The U.S. is a federal presidential representative democratic republic where the President is the head of state and the government while the power is divided between the federal government and the state governments as outlined by the Constitution. | The U.S. is a federal presidential representative democratic republic where the President is the head of state and the government while the power is divided between the federal government and the state governments as outlined by the Constitution. | ||
It has three branches: | It has three branches: | ||
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* Executive: Led by the President, who executes and enforces law. | * Executive: Led by the President, who executes and enforces law. | ||
* Judicial: Consists of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, interpreting laws. | * Judicial: Consists of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, interpreting laws. | ||
* States: Each state has its own government structure similar to the federal level, with a governor as the head. | |||
== Executive Branch == | |||
The President | |||
== Organization == | |||
=== States === | === States === | ||