US Government & Politics Introduction

The United States government is a federal constitutional republic with three branches: the executive (the President), the legislative (Congress Senate and House of Representatives), and the judicial (the Supreme Court). The Constitution, ratified in 1788, establishes the framework of government and the Bill of Rights protects fundamental liberties. US politics is dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties, with presidential elections held every four years. American political history includes landmark moments such as the Civil War, the New Deal, the Civil Rights Movement, and the post-9/11 security state. The US plays a dominant role in global politics. This sub-category tests knowledge of the US political system, its constitutional structure, major political events and figures, key policy debates, and the workings of the world's most influential democratic government.

This topic is part of Politics - use the systems and branches tools below, then practice with flashcards and quizzes.