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The federal government of the United States is a complex system composed of three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, with powers defined by the Constitution. The government shares sovereignty with the 50 states and recognizes Indigenous tribes as possessing sovereign powers. The federal government has a rich history, with key milestones including the signing of the Constitution in 1787 and the creation of executive departments such as the Department of State, led by [[thomas-jefferson|Thomas Jefferson]], and the Department of War, led by [[henry-knox|Henry Knox]].