Government of the United States

The government of the United States represents, serves, and protects the American people at home and abroad. Because the United States is a nation of great wealth and military strength, the actions of its government affect all parts of the world.

The Constitution of the United States establishes the basic structure of the U.S. government. The Constitution creates a federal system, in which political power is divided between the national government and the governments of each state. The national government is sometimes called the federal government. The Constitution also creates three separate branches of government – legislative, executive, and judicial – to share the work of creating, enforcing, and interpreting the laws of the nation. The branches are represented by Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

The national government of the United States is the country's largest government system. It employs about 3 million civilian workers and approximately 11/2 million military personnel. Each year, it collects about $1 trillion in taxes from American citizens and corporations to help finance its work.

The national government also deals with the governments of other nations. It works in dozens of international organizations that promote co-operation among nations. Many of these organizations are associated with the United Nations. The government also operates numerous diplomatic and military posts around the world.

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