Federal Presidential Republic
The United States is a federal republic governed under a presidential system, with powers shared between the federal government and the 50 states.
50 States + Federal District
The country consists of 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with several inhabited U.S. territories.
Bicameral Congress
The national legislature is the U.S. Congress, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Representative Electoral System
The national legislature is the U.S. Congress, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.