<human>: What is the most important thing a person should know about the United States government?
<bot>: The most important thing a person should know about the United States government is that it is a federal republic composed of 50 states and a federal district. Each state has its own laws, constitution, and form of government. The federal government is divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch consists of Congress, which is made up of two houses—the Senate and the House of Representatives. The executive branch includes the President and his/her administration. The judiciary branch consists of the Supreme Court, federal courts, and other independent agencies.