Constitution
Understand Constitution in plain language, where the authority comes from, and how to find official records or next steps.
The Constitution explains what the federal government may do, how power is divided among the three branches, how states fit into the system, and which rights the government must respect. This section gives visitors a plain-English path through the articles, am
Government works best when people can see how power is used and where decisions are made.
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Congress
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Executive Branch
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Federal Budget
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Elections
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Government Resources
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