Government of the United States

The Government of the United States is the federal government of the United States, a republic in North America composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions. The government is composed of three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with powers vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the federal courts. The government has a wide range of responsibilities, including maintaining national security, regulating commerce, and providing for the general welfare of its citizens.