This question originally appeared on Quora. Jen Evans, Fashion Junkie. 1. Starting with the least similar themes, the set-up of Panem is composed of the Capitol and 12 (at first) Districts that each have a special manufacturing specialty in contributing to the Capitol's comfort. The U.S. has a capital, the District of Columbia, and in this way they have in common is that both governments are centralized. Although we have 50 states which also have their own sets of laws, Federal laws usually take precedence over state laws. We also have certain states that specialize in manufacturing certain goods. Coal? West Virginia (District 12). Fabrics? North Carolina and Massachusetts (District 8). Seafood? Alaska (District 4). Fruits and vegetables? California (District 11). Lumber and paper? Washington (District 7). And the list goes on. 2. Although the U.S. has representatives from all 50 states represented by Congress, the governing body operates out of the Capitol by one head of state,...
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