Politics & Government Guide · United StatesPolitics & Government Guide in United States
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
The United States operates as a federal republic with Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress and the presidency following the 2024 elections. President Donald Trump leads the executive branch, focusing on reducing federal bureaucracy through initiatives like DOGE. Two House vacancies persist pending special elections, maintaining a narrow Republican majority.
Government Type
Federal presidential constitutional republic
Legal System
Common law system based on English common law at the federal level; state courts primarily follow state law
Head of State
President Donald Trump(since 2025)
Head of Government
President Donald Trump(Republican Party)since 2025
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-right to right-wing
Center-left
Voting Rights
All US citizens aged 18 and older can vote in federal, state, and local elections. Non-citizens cannot vote in federal or most state elections, though some localities allow non-citizen voting in local elections.
Recent Developments
- Republicans retained control of the House (220 seats) and Senate (53 seats) following the 2024 elections
- Two House seats vacant due to deaths of Democratic Reps. Grijalva and Turner, with special elections scheduled for September and November 2025
- President Trump established DOGE advisory body to reduce federal bureaucracy
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