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    United States - Government
    Based on the etymology of United States, it was the name America was first used in 1507 and is derived from the first name of Amerigo VESPUCCI (1454-1512), an Italian explorer, navigator, and cartographer; the name United States first appeared in a document subtitle during the discussions that led to the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Government system in this country is the constitutional federal republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 50 states and 1 district*; Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia*, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
    National symbols

    Bald eagle.

    The flag
    The National flag of United States has no official description available.
    The National Anthem
    Title N/A
    Lyric/music N/A
    More about the government of United States
    Date of Independence 4 July 1776 (declared independence from Great Britain); 3 September 1783 (recognized by Great Britain)
    National holiday Independence Day, 4 July (1776)
    Legal system common law system based on English common law at the federal level; state legal systems based on common law, except Louisiana, where state law is based on Napoleonic civil code; judicial review of legislative acts
    International law organization participation withdrew acceptance of compulsory ICJ jurisdiction in 2005; withdrew acceptance of ICCt jurisdiction in 2002
    Constitution
    History Previous 1781 (Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union); latest drafted July - September 1787, submitted to the Congress of the Confederation 20 September 1787, submitted for states' ratification 28 September 1787, ratification completed by nine of the 13 states 21 June 1788, effective 4 March 1789
    Amendment process Proposed as a "joint resolution" by Congress, which requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by at least two thirds of the state legislatures; passage requires ratification by three fourths of the state legislatures or passage in state-held constitutional conventions as specified by Congress; the US president has no role in the constitutional amendment process
    Citizenship
    Citizenship by birth yes
    Citizenship by descent only yes
    Dual citizenship recognized no, but the US government acknowledges such situtations exist; US citizens are not encouraged to seek dual citizenship since it limits protection by the US
    Residency requirement for naturalization 5 years
    Executive Branch
    Chief of state President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2025)
    Head of government President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2025)
    Cabinet Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
    Election/appointment process president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of electors chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term)
    Most recent election date 5 November 2024
    Election results
    2024:     Donald J. TRUMP elected president; electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 312, Kamala HARRIS (Democratic Party) 226; percent of direct popular vote - Donald J. TRUMP 49.8%, Kamala HARRIS 48.3%, other 1.9%

    2020:     Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. elected president; electoral vote - Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 306, Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 232; percent of direct popular vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. 51.3%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.9%, other 1.8%
    Expected date of next election 7 November 2028
    Legislative branch
    Legislature name Congress
    Legislative structure Bicameral
    Judicial branch
    Highest court(s) US Supreme Court (consists of 9 justices -- the chief justice and 8 associate justices)
    Judge selection and term of office President nominates and, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoints Supreme Court justices; justices serve for life
    Subordinate courts Courts of Appeal (includes the US Court of Appeal for the Federal District and 12 regional appeals courts); 94 federal district courts in 50 states and territories
    Diplomatic representation in the US
    Diplomatic representation from the US
    National heritage
    Total World Heritage Sites 26 (13 cultural, 12 natural, 1 mixed); note - includes one site in Puerto Rico
    Selected World Heritage Site locales Yellowstone National Park (n); Grand Canyon National Park (n); Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (c); Independence Hall (c); Statue of Liberty (c); Yosemite National Park (n); Papahānaumokuākea (m); Monumental Earthworks of Poverty Point (c); The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright (c); Mesa Verde National Park (c); Mammoth Cave National Park (n); Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville (c); Olympic National Park (n); Everglades National Park (n); Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek (n); Redwood National and State Parks (n); Great Smoky Mountains National Park (n); La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico (c); Chaco Culture (c); Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (n); Taos Pueblo (c); Carlsbad Caverns National Park (n); Waterton Glacier International Peace Park (n); Moravian Church Settlements (c); San Antonio Missions (c); Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks (c)
    Key Political parties and their leaders in United States
  • None / No active registered political parties.
    • International organization participation
  • ADB (nonregional member)
  • AfDB (nonregional member)
  • ANZUS
  • APEC
  • Arctic Council
  • ARF
  • ASEAN (dialogue partner)
  • Australia Group
  • BIS
  • BSEC (observer)
  • CBSS (observer)
  • CD
  • CE (observer)
  • CERN (observer)
  • CICA (observer)
  • CP
  • EAPC
  • EAS
  • EBRD
  • EITI (implementing country)
  • FAO
  • FATF
  • G-5
  • G-7
  • G-8
  • G-10
  • G-20
  • IADB
  • IAEA
  • IBRD
  • ICAO
  • ICC (national committees)
  • ICRM
  • IDA
  • IEA
  • IFAD
  • IFC
  • IFRCS
  • IGAD (partners)
  • IHO
  • ILO
  • IMF
  • IMO
  • IMSO
  • Interpol
  • IOC
  • IOM
  • ISO
  • ITSO
  • ITU
  • ITUC (NGOs)
  • MIGA
  • MINUSTAH
  • MONUSCO
  • NAFTA
  • NATO
  • NEA
  • NSG
  • OAS
  • OECD
  • OPCW
  • OSCE
  • Pacific Alliance (observer)
  • Paris Club
  • PCA
  • PIF (partner)
  • Quad
  • SAARC (observer)
  • SELEC (observer)
  • SICA (observer)
  • SPC
  • UN
  • UNCTAD
  • UNESCO
  • UNHCR
  • UNITAR
  • UNMIL
  • UNMISS
  • UNOOSA
  • UN Security Council (permanent)
  • UNTSO
  • UPU
  • USMCA
  • Wassenaar Arrangement
  • WCO
  • WHO
  • WIPO
  • WMO
  • WTO
  • ZC
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