The federal government, like other levels of government, is expected to oversee taxation, law and order, economics, and education. There is only one national (or federal) government. Exclusive powers to the federal government include foreign affairs, interstate commerce, and war.
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Constitution Annotated
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A web-friendly version of the Constitution divided into Articles and Amendments.
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Finding U.S. Government Documents at the Library of Congress
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A list of finding aids to locate legislative documents at the Library of Congress and in your local area.
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James Madison Papers, 1723-1859
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Collection of papers for James Madison, detailing how he helped found the federal government.