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Federal Government

The national government of the United States that creates and enforces laws for the entire country, including matters such as war, peace, foreign relations, trade, and currency.

State Government

The government within individual states of the United States that creates and enforces laws specific to that state, including areas such as local taxation, education, and health.

Separation of Powers

The concept that divides the powers of the government into three branches - legislative, executive, and judiciary - to prevent corruption and abuse of power by politicians.

Supreme Court

The highest court in the United States that decides conflicts between laws made by the state and federal government.

President

The head of state in the United States who serves as the leader of their political party, chief executive of the civil services, commander in chief of the military, foreign policy leader, and legislative leader who suggests new laws.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The president of the United States who provided leadership during the time of crisis and implemented various laws and government agencies as part of his New Deal to address the economic aftermath of the 1929 Wall Street crash.

Harry S. Truman

The president of the United States who succeeded Franklin D. Roosevelt and believed in strong and honorable leadership, famously stating "the buck stops here" to signify his acceptance of final responsibility for all decisions.