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    The document discusses the history and structure of the US federal government. It was established by the Constitution in 1789, with George Washington as the first president. The government is comprised of three branches: the legislative branch known as Congress which creates laws, the executive branch led by the President who executes laws and commands the military, and the judiciary branch headed by the Supreme Court which interprets laws. Key principles of the federal government include popular sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.

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    The government and its institutions

    History
    -Federal goverment created by the constitution
    -Went in operation 1789
    -First Congress convening
    -George Washington first president
    -Federal, because it was formed among 13 colonies
    - Declaration of Independence

    The six foundational principles


    -Popular Sovereignity - Checks and Balances
    -Limited Goverment - Judicial Review
    -Seperation of Powers - Federalism

    The Legislative
    -By the U.S. Congress - New laws
    -Consists out of: - Modification of existing laws
    1) The House of Representatives - Federal taxation and spenditure
    2) The Senate - Oversee executive branch

    The Executive
    - By the U.S. president - Head of state
    - Commander of military
    - Executes federal laws
    - Negotiates international treaties
    - The Vice President - President of the Senate
    - Proxy of the president
    The Judiciary
    - The Supreme Court - Highest court of America
    - Ultimate power over federal courts
    - Interprets laws

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