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The United States Constitution provides for a federal government that is superior to state governments with regard to its enumerated powers. These powers include the authority to govern international affairs, interstate commerce, the currency and national defense. After the American Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment applied the Constitution's Bill of Rights to state governments. Legislation passed by Congress, an Executive Order of the President, or a decision of federal courts pursuant to the Constitution are federal law.
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who makes the federal laws in the united states

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During the American Civil War (1861 -- 1865), the Union referred to the United States of America and specifically to the national government of President Abraham Lincoln and the 20 free states, 4 border and slave states (some with split governments and troops sent both north and south) that supported it. The Union was opposed by 11 southern slave states (or 13, according to the Southern view and one western territory) that formed the Confederate States of America, or also known as 'the Confederacy'.
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who were the union and who were the confederates

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In India, a Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a 10 digit (9427583067) number issued to persons who are required to deduct or collect tax on payments made by them under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961
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what is the meaning of tan in income tax