United States

Definition

The United States (US) is a country in North America. It's a federal republic, meaning it has a form of government made up of federal states with a representative democracy.

Related terms

Federalism: A system of government where power is divided between national and state governments.

Representative Democracy: A type of democracy where citizens elect officials to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf.

Constitution: The supreme law of the land that outlines how the government should operate and protects individual rights.