Describe the political system of the USA.

Political System

The USA is a federal presidential republic consisting of 50 states and the federal district of Columbia. The capital of the country is Washington, D.C. The political system is based on the principle of separation of powers:

• The legislative power belongs to Congress (the Senate and the House of Representatives).
• The executive power is vested in the President.
• The judicial power is represented by the Supreme Court and other federal courts.