The United States is allied with countries around the world, which means they are partners and look out for each other's interests.
Refers to things that happen outside of the United States
The United States is attacked, and the President, in his role as Commander-in-Chief, calls on the US military to defend the US by attacking the other country.
Refers to things that happen inside of the United States.
The government wants to make sure students are learning what they should be, so it requires standardized testing in certain grades.
The government decides how much money Americans must pay in federal taxes to help with entitlement programs.
The United States provides help to other countries when natural disasters, like earthquakes, occur.
The government operates national parks in different parts of the country.
