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•RESUMEN HISTORIA US •SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT The Federal Government of the United States (U.S. Federal Government) is the national government of the United States, a constitutional republic in North America. It is composed of 50 states, one district—Washington, D.C. (the nation's capital)—and several territories like Alaska and Hawaii. Why does it have fifty stars? They represent the 50 states. Why does it have thirteen stripes? They symbolize the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Britain in 1776. What do the colors blue, white, and red represent? Red: courage and valor White: purity and innocence Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice The major characteristic of the US is its great variety. Its physical environment ranges from the Arctic to the subtropical, from moist rainforests to arid deserts. The country includes some of the world’s largest urban areas as well as extensive almost uninhabited regions. The United States has a highly diverse population, largely due to sustained global immigration. Few countries have such a wide range of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups. It is the world’s largest economic power, measured by gross domestic ...