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 Citizens elect representatives at federal, state, and local levels. The president is elected every four years through the Electoral College.
USA — No Titles of Nobility The U.S. Constitution prohibits the federal government from granting titles of nobility, and federal officeholders generally cannot accept gifts, titles, or benefits from foreign states without congressional consent.