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"WHEN in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."
The preamble to the Declaration of Independence makes a strong statement and was revolutionary for the colonies and for people throughout the world at the time.
Most of us have taken civics class, perhaps in Junior High School or maybe earlier; if you're an immigrant to the US, you'll learn this information when you take your citizenship test so it may be a little fresher in your mind.
As we watch the fireworks and eat lots of food, remember all the men and women who fought to create this country in the Revolutionary War and work hard everyday to make this a great country, even if you don't think they do. Renew your knowledge about how the government works.
Branches of Government
When the country was formed, one of the most unique aspects was how the "division of labor" was created. The US Constitution lays out how the government should be arranged and what each section of government is responsible for in its Separation of Powers:
Additional topics about the Constitution:
What It Means to Interpret the US Constitution
Declaration of Independence and US Constitution
What's Judicial Activism
National identity:
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State Laws & Resources
Although the Federal government makes laws for the country, there are many laws that only at an individual state level. It's important that you retain a lawyer who is familiar with the rules applicable to your state.