Question 1 of 128
What is the form of government of the United States?
Official USCIS answers
- Republic
- Constitution-based federal republic
- Representative democracy
Why this is the answer
The United States is a republic because people elect representatives to make laws and govern. The Constitution sets the basic rules, so it is a constitution-based federal republic. It is also a representative democracy, not a direct democracy or monarchy.
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- 2. What is the supreme law of the land?
- 3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
- 4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
- 5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
- 6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?
- 7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.