United States Postal Service
Definition
The USPS is an independent agency of the executive branch of the U.S government responsible for providing postal service within the United States.
Analogy
Imagine USPS as your local pizza delivery service. Just like how this service delivers pizzas directly at your doorstep regardless of where you live in town, USPS delivers mail and packages across all corners of the country.
Related terms
Postal Reorganization Act: This is a law that transformed the Post Office Department into the United States Postal Service in 1971.
Express Mail: This is a service for domestic mail delivery faster than regular mail.
Bulk Mail: It refers to large quantities of mail prepared for mailing at reduced postage.
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