The USA, short for the United States of America, is a country located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states, a federal district (Washington D.C.), five major territories, and various possessions.
Related terms
Democracy: A system of government where power rests with the people who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.
Political Parties: Organized groups that seek to influence government by nominating candidates and coordinating their actions in order to win elections and control government policies.
Census: A count or survey of the population used to gather information about demographic characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, and gender.