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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