The United States has a federal system of government, meaning power is divided between the national government and state governments. The national government is composed of three branches: the executive branch (headed by the President), the legislative branch (Congress, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives), and the judicial branch (the Supreme Court and lower federal courts). The system of government is designed to ensure a balance of power between these branches, with checks and balances in place to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. Additionally, the Constitution serves as the supreme law of the land, outlining the structure and powers of the government and guaranteeing certain rights and protections to citizens.
