If you look at the reverse side of a dollar bill, you'll see the Great Seal of the United States with its Latin motto, e pluribus unum, which means "from the many, one." That motto neatly describes the American system of government—a federation of fifty states united to form one government representative of all its citizens. Internet Activities Click on Internet Activities to the left for help in completing the Chapter Review Activity on page 53 of your textbook. In this activity you will learn about the powers of the President.

Colonial Protest of the Stamp Act. Courtesy Library of Congress.