United States
Definition
The United States (US) is a country in North America. It's a federal republic, meaning it has a form of government made up of federal states with a representative democracy.
Analogy
The US government is like a sports team where each player (state) has specific roles but they all follow the same playbook (Constitution). The coach (federal government) oversees the team and makes sure everyone plays by the rules.
Related terms
Federalism: A system of government where power is divided between national and state governments.
Representative Democracy: A type of democracy where citizens elect officials to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf.
Constitution: The supreme law of the land that outlines how the government should operate and protects individual rights.
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Practice Questions (8)
Which event significantly influenced the development of a democratic government structure in the United States?
What event primarily led to the United States adopting an isolationist foreign policy during most of the 1800s?
Which social movement greatly influenced environmental regulation policy in the United States?
How did lack of centralized military power affect United States under Articles Of confederation ?
What effect did lack of executive branch in government structure established by Articles Of Confederation have on United States ?
Which organization has a key role in conducting scientific surveys of public opinion in the United States?
In the context of changing demographics, which factor does NOT significantly influence how public opinion is measured in the United States?
Which political party in the United States is typically associated with support for a larger role of government in economic regulations?
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