Understanding Government Concepts

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National Government

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Governs the entire country

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State Government

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Governs individual states

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President

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Leader of the national government

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Governor

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Leader of a state government

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Congress

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National legislative body

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State Legislature

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State-level legislative body

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Supreme Court

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Highest national court

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State Supreme Court

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Highest court in a state

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Federal Laws

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Laws for the entire country

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State Laws

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Laws specific to a state