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 Federal Government of the United States - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The legislative branch consists of the United States Congress, while the Supreme Court of the United States is the head of the judicial branch.
The United States Department of Justice represents the U.S. government in legal matters and courts of law, and renders legal advice and opinions upon request to the president and to the heads of the executive departments.
The United States courts of appeals are "appellate courts" that hear appeals of cases decided by the district courts.
open-encyclopedia.com /Federal_Government_of_the_United_States   (3458 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Text of the Constitution of the United States - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Amendment XI The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by citizens of another State, or by citizens or subjects of any foreign state.
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/U/USConstTABLE.html   (4111 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: United States Constitution   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America.
The United States is a common law country, and courts are obliged to follow the precedents established in prior cases.
Nevertheless, the balance of state and federal power has remained a battle in the Supreme Court; for example, a recent case dealt with whether a state could be sued by an employee under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (see Federalist Society and Federalism).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/United-States-Constitution   (10107 words)

  
 United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
However, the structure of the United States was profoundly changed in 1788 when the states replaced the Articles of Confederation with the United States Constitution; often, sources use the date each of the original 13 states adopted the Constitution as the date on that state "entered the Union" (became part of the United States).
The United States also holds several other territories, districts and possessions, notably the federal district of the District of Columbia, which is the nation's capital, and several overseas insular areas, the most significant of which are Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands.
The United States does not have an official language at federal level; nevertheless, English is spoken by the vast majority of the population and serves as the de facto language: English is the language used for legislation, regulations, executive orders, treaties, federal court rulings, and all other official pronouncements.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/U/United-States.htm   (5077 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: The United States of America
In examining the constitutionality of a state law one is to assume that the state legislature has power to pass all acts whatever, unless they are prohibited by the Constitution of the United States or by the constitution of the state.
It also provides that the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states; for the return of fugitives from justice and for the admission of new states.
The slave State of Missouri promptly attempted to colonize the new territory, and settled at a place which was called Atchison in honour of a pro-slavery Senator of Missouri.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15156a.htm   (21027 words)

  
 List of places named for George Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of places in the United States named for George Washington:
Of course, any college or university from the state of Washington with the state's name present is indirectly named after George Washington.
Washington State University in Pullman, Washington along with several satellite campuses.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_places_named_for_George_Washington   (231 words)

  
 The Nifty Fifty States
States and Capitals - Click on any one of the 50 state folders to get all kinds of information on each state such as maps, population, area, and links to further information on each state.
United States - A great kid-friendly site that provides links to all kinds of neat tidbits about each state, from tourist attractions, to governenment, to neat stories.
How to Memorize the United States of America - This is another mnemonic device created by a teacher to help students memorize the different states in each region.
www.kn.pacbell.com /wired/fil/pages/listthe50sju.html   (1181 words)

  
 America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In New York City, an unorthodox and controversial icon of the recent past, 2 Columbus Circle, located on the southwest corner of Central Park, may soon be stripped of its architectural integrity.
And, a state known for its historic villages, winding back roads, spectacular mountain vistas and strong sense of community - Vermont - is once again besieged by the onslaught of big-box retail development.
The State of Vermont, which was also listed in 1993, makes a rare and regrettable reappearance.
www.nationaltrust.org /11most/2004   (364 words)

  
 United States Facts - Interesting Things & Famous Places   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The USA is a huge country to explore, with 50 states to choose from, flanked by two oceans and covering an incredibly varied terrain.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original 13 as the nation expanded across the North American continent and acquired a number of overseas possessions.
This is usually an insert, stamp or sticker which is placed in your passport and the duration of its validity varies from place to place.
travel-island.com /interesting2places/united_states.html   (1738 words)

  
 List of places - Gurupedia
Lists of places in a state or city
List of places inspiring definitions in the Meaning of Liff
List of places known as 'the Venice of something'
www.gurupedia.com /l/li/list_of_places.htm   (79 words)

  
 ImagesofEmpireLatinAmericaUS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
At the end of the 19th century, the United States would act upon these assumptions with their dealings with Cuba.
The 1898-1902 occupation of Cuba and the Platt Amendment are just the first round in a series of direct interventions by the United States in the internal affairs of many Central American and Caribbean nations.
As U.S. economic and financial interests increase in the region, there is a growing sense among U.S. policy makers that the United States needs to promote and protect their overseas interests.
www.siue.edu /~stamari/ImagesofEmpireLatinAmericaUS.html   (449 words)

  
 USA - Amnesty International
The autopsy report listed the cause of death as “positional asphyxia, secondary to the application of restraints in the setting of acute cocaine intoxication”.
The moratorium on executions in Illinois, announced by the state Governor in January 2000 because of the number of wrongful convictions in capital cases, was still in force at the end of 2002.
In May, the Governor of Maryland announced a moratorium on executions in his state pending the outcome of a study into racial and geographic disparities in its capital sentencing, which had not been published by the end of the year.
web.amnesty.org /report2003/usa-summary-eng   (3076 words)

  
 Places Around the United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Galleries with a ∆ before the link indicate that they have photos that can't be found in my wildlife galleries, such as scenic pictures.
For my galleries from outside the United States, please visit my page of places around the world.
Oregon is my home, and since the state is so beautiful and diverse, these galleries are some of my largest.
racphoto.com /Parks/parks.html   (87 words)

  
 IPL Kidspace: Stately Knowledge
If you're interested in state rankings -- for example, you want to know the third largest state, we have a separate table for that, which you can find below the list.
Stately Dates: The Dates Each State Entered the Union
Click here for information about the members of the Stately Knowledge team.
www.ipl.org /div/kidspace/stateknow   (154 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Mending Places (Hunter, Denise, New Heights Series.): Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
That book will focus more on Natalie, who was introduced in "Mending Places", but I'm still hoping to get a glimpse into Hanna and Micah's life and how they work through their relationship.
This book was unrealistic in it's character's emotional processing and the events that took place are highly unlikely.
Product offered violates Amazon.com's policy on items that can be listed for sale.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1582293589?v=glance   (1103 words)

  
 List of earliest U.S. electric railways   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
ELECTRIC RAILWAYS.—Can you furnish me with a list of places in the United States where electric railways have been introduced, and, If possible, give the system used in each case?—J. B., Glen Mills, Pa.
There are many localities in which short experimental lines, upon various systems, are laid down, and are operated for the purpose of testing their effectiveness.
This is notably the case in the large cities, scarcely one of which cannot count one or several such lines.
www33.brinkster.com /iiiii/inventions/trolley.asp   (361 words)

  
 Travel Video Television News
The United States of America offers endless possibilities when it comes to travel.
With ticket in hand, luggage in-tow and a sense of adventure, the members of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) travel for a living and are experts in the subject of "vacation-ology" and have extensive knowledge on ideal spots for that perfect retreat.
SATW members, who collectively have traveled to the four corners of the earth, were asked to list the places in the United States they like to go to on vacation.
travelvideo.tv /news/more.php?id=6049_0_1_0_M   (266 words)

  
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If there is a comma between two lines, write the city and state.
_____________________________, _______________________ _____________________________, _______________________ _____________________________, _______________________ _____________________________, _______________________ (List places in the United States where you have relatives living.
Read the labels and write down where the item came from (city and state).
www.eighthfloor.org /academy/gward/peopconn.doc   (182 words)

  
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newton.uor.edu /FacultyFolder/jim_sullivan/130/assignments/pi.doc   (276 words)

  
 Haunted Baltimore, Haunted World! - Briefme.com
The Ghost Hunters of Baltimore has an excellent site for novices and experts alike.
There is a list of haunted places in the United States and other countries, so you can seek out the spooky spots near you.
The educational section is outstanding and has FAQs with factual information.
www.briefme.com /archive/article/32579   (73 words)

  
 Amazon.com: 100 Best Golf Resorts of the World: Packed with Solid Advice on the Best Places to Play and Stay: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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A list by Rebecca Johnson, wife of Golf lover
A list by Suzanne Krueger-Koplin, Bicycle tourist in Costa Rica
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0762722223?v=glance   (678 words)

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