Ever since the founding of this country, Americans have debated the role of government in their lives. Lively exchanges and in-depth writing about this topic have been a part of
American political life since the formation of the nation. As a country, we debate how to
balance the power of the government with individual rights. We also debate the
relationship between individuals and the government. What do you think? What
responsibilities does the US government have to you? What responsibilities do you
have to the US government?

What was the length to begin with?

Americans often speak of their country as one of several large regions.  these regions are cultural units rather than governmental units --  formed by history and geography and shaped by the economics, literature and folkways that all the parts of a region share. what makes one region different from another? a region's multicultural heritage as well as distinct demographic characteristics like age and occupation make regions different and special. within several regions, language is used differently and there are strong dialects. there are also differences in outlook and attitude based on geography.