Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in United States
The United States is governed as a federal republic with a bicameral legislature and a president serving as both head of state and government. The 2025 administration under President Donald J. Trump has initiated Project 2025, aiming to centralize executive power and reshape federal agencies, leading to increased tensions between federal and state governments and significant policy shifts in immigration, civil rights, and governance.
Political Stability
Moderate
Corruption Index
Moderate
Democracy Index
Good
Government Type
Federal republic
Legal System
Common law system with federal and state jurisdictions
Head of State
President Donald J. Trump(since 2025)
Head of Government
President Donald J. Trump(Republican Party)since 2025
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Moderately Stable
Political Stability Index (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Flawed Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-right to right-wing
Center-left to left-wing
Voting Rights
United States citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in federal, state, and local elections. Non-citizens do not have voting rights in federal elections. Some local jurisdictions may allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.
Recent Developments
- Project 2025 initiative launched to expand presidential powers and restructure executive branch
- Increased federal executive control over agencies including DOJ and State Department
- Heightened federal-state conflicts over policy implementation and funding
- Focus on immigration enforcement including mass deportations and asylum system overhaul
- Expansion of executive orders affecting civil rights, education, and surveillance policies
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