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Venn diagram illustrating the division of powers under U.S. federalism, with the left circle listing national government powers, the right circle listing state government powers, and the overlapping center showing concurrent powers shared by both.

Map of the United States during the Civil War, color-coded to show Union free states, Union slave states, Confederate states that seceded before and after April 1861, and West Virginia, which joined the Union in 1863. The map also marks federal and unorganized Indian territories, with the Confederacy highlighted in green and border slave states in orange.

Historical map of the Swiss Confederation as it existed up to 1798, showing regions in varying colors to indicate the original three forest cantons, cantons added before 1354, cantons added between 1481 and 1513, as well as allied and protected districts and subject districts as of 1798. The map labels surrounding regions including the Duchy of Savoy, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Republic of Venice, with major Swiss cities and cantons clearly marked.

Map showing the Federated States of Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean, highlighting its four main island groups: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. Insets provide detailed views of the major islands and atolls, labeling towns, physical features, and harbors. State boundaries and major elevations are indicated.

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