What is the form of government of the United States?
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Correct answer to question 1: Republic
Acceptable answers:
- Republic
- Constitution-based federal republic
- Representative democracy
Why
The United States is a republic: voters elect representatives who govern on their behalf under a written constitution. Power is split between the federal government and the states, which is what makes it federal.
Updated: November 2026
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