United States
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.
The United States Constitution
Discover the rules that shaped a nation, dividing power and promising freedom under a system designed to adapt and endure.
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1995 United States Congressional Address Book
Unlock the doors to American power in the mid-90s with this directory, revealing the contact information and structure of the U.S. Congress, so you can communicate with the lawmakers who helped shape the nation.
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The United States Bill of Rights The Ten Original Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
Explore the origins of American freedom, where individual rights were etched in stone to limit governmental power and ensure a just society.
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Copyright Law of the United States of America and Related Laws Contained in Title 17 of the United States Code, Circular 92
Explore the legal framework governing creative ownership, from books to movies, and how it protects authors' rights in the United States.
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