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What Are the Three Branches of U.S. Government and How Do They Work Together?

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America's founders devised a structure in which the three branches of government would co-exist in a system of checks and balances.

How Executive Orders Work

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Executive orders are directives from the president without input from the legislative or judiciary branches of government. HowStuffWorks explains.

How Executive Powers Work

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The powers wielded by the U.S. president have waxed and waned over the years. Learn about executive powers in this article at HowStuffWorks.

The Branches of U.S. Government Quiz

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Discussions about politics can be overheard almost anywhere, but how much do you really know about the nuts and bolts of our government? Find out if you can ace this quiz on branches of the U.S. government.

Why was Executive Order No. 9981 so important?

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Executive Order 9981 mandated equality in the U.S. armed forces, putting groups like the Tuskegee Airmen in high demand. Read about Executive Order 9981.

Mitsuye Endo: The Woman Who Took Down Executive Order 9066

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Mitsuye Endo was the plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit that led to the closing of the U.S. Japanese internment camps. HowStuffWorks tells her story.

Can You Match the Acronym to the Military Branch?

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The U.S. military is one of the biggest in the world, so it's no surprise that there are quite a few acronyms to keep up with, both within a particular branch and across the military. Are you a STRAC or will you go AWOL? Take the quiz to find out!

How Well Do You Know the US Government?

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The US government is one of the largest and most influential on earth, but most Americans don't understand how it works. Put your government know-how to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

Why John Adams Despised Being Vice President

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John Adams despised his role as the first vice president of the U.S. But the function of the VP has changed, and Adams played a huge part in that.

How State Governors Work

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State governors have a lot of power and responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about state governors.

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