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The federal government of the United States (U.S. federal government or U.S. government) [a] is the common government of the United States, a federal republic located primarily in North America, comprising 50 states, five major self-governing territories, several island possessions, and the federal district (national capital) of Washington, D.C ...
Hughie Ferguson (2 March 1895 – 8 January 1930) was a professional footballer.He was one of Scotland's most sought-after young players before signing for Motherwell F.C. to begin his professional career.
39 states require at least one course in government/civics. [note 1] 21 states require a state-mandated social studies test which is a decrease from 2001 (34 states). 8 states require students to take a state-mandated government/civics test. 9 states require a social studies test as a requirement for high school graduation.
The United States government was briefly dislocated from Washington D.C. during the war when the capital was captured and burned by British forces in 1814. [76] The American military was insufficient and unprepared for a major war.
The U.S. government has now been "shut down" for 12 days straight. It may open for business again five minutes from now. Or it could reopen in five days -- hopefully with a debt ceiling-raise ...
USAFacts was founded by former Microsoft CEO and owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, [4] Steve Ballmer. [5] [6] Ballmer invested his own money in the project. [7]USAFacts was launched on April 18, 2017 Tax Day, with the goal of making government data about tax revenues, expenditures, and outcomes more accessible and understandable.
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