"The United States Constitution" by United States is a pivotal historical work from the late 1700s, acting as the backbone of American government and citizens' rights. It explores crucial ideas like the balance of power between national and state governments and the division of responsibilities among different branches to prevent any one part from becoming too strong. Organized into sections, it starts with an introduction explaining its goals, setting the stage for details about Congress's job in making laws, the President's role in leading the country, and the courts' function in interpreting laws. It also lays out how states should interact and how the document can be changed to fit future needs. In essence, this book is more than just rules; it is the core of how democracy and justice are supposed to work in the United States.
The United States Constitution
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About the AuthorThe United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal union of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the states of Alaska to the northwest and the archipelagic Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The United States also asserts sovereignty over five major island territories and various uninhabited islands. The country has the world's third-largest land area, largest exclusive economic zone, and third-largest population, exceeding 334 million. Its three largest metropolitan areas are New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, and its three most populous states are California, Texas, and Florida.
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal union of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the states of Alaska to the northwest and the archipelagic Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The United States also asserts sovereignty over five major island territories and various uninhabited islands. The country has the world's third-largest land area, largest exclusive economic zone, and third-largest population, exceeding 334 million. Its three largest metropolitan areas are New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, and its three most populous states are California, Texas, and Florida.
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