Political System of the USAThe United States of America is a

Political System of the USA

The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of 50 states. Each state has its own government.

The government of the USA acts according to the Constitution of 1787. The USA is a republic.

The federal power is located in Washington. It is based on legislative, executive and juridical branches of power.

The legislative power is vested in the Congress, which consists of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. There are 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 senators in the Congress. Each state elects two members for the Senate.

The executive branch is headed by the President. The President enforces federal laws, serves as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. The President of the USA is elected by people every 4 years (not for more than two terms).

The judicial branch is мейд up of Federal District Courts, 11 Federal Courts and the Supreme Court. Federal judges are appointed by the President for life.



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