American governance refers to the system and process by which the United States is governed, including the distribution of power among different levels of government and the relationship between those levels.
Related terms
Federalism: Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority (the federal government) and individual states.
Separation of Powers: The separation of powers refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches - legislative, executive, and judicial - to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances: Checks and balances are mechanisms that allow each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to maintain a balance of power.