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<p>America’s Founding Fathers decided that one elected civilian—the U.S. president—would lead the executive branch of the federal government, a governmental structure that has remained in place for more than 200 years.</p>


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<p>The U.S. government, with its three branches of government and a system of checks and balances, is responsible for governing the 50 states and all districts and territories of the United States.</p>


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America 101: What happens on Inauguration Day?

America 101: Why do we vote on the first Tuesday?

America 101: What is a Contested Election?

America 101: What Are the Nastiest Political Campaigns in History?