2025 version (128 questions)Updated for the Oct 20, 2025 testA: Principles of American Government
What is the form of government of the United States?
Answer
- Republic
- Constitution-based federal republic
- Representative democracy
Explanation
The United States is a constitution-based federal republic, also called a representative democracy: the people elect representatives to govern under the Constitution. USCIS accepts republic, constitution-based federal republic, or representative democracy.
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