U.S. government

Definition

The U.S. government refers to the system responsible for governing and administering laws, policies, and regulations at the federal level throughout all states within America.

Related terms

Three Branches of Government: The executive, legislative, and judicial branches that collectively govern the United States.

Checks and Balances: The system in which each branch of government has powers to limit or check the actions of the other branches.

Federalism: A political system where power is divided between a central government (federal) and regional governments (states).