Government and institutions

Who governs, who legislates and who judges.

Who governs the United States

The president, the vice-president and the Cabinet members Veramundi already follows. Choose one to see their news and profile.

Photo credits

Donald Trump — Daniel Torok / The White House · public domain · Source
JD Vance — Emily J. Higgins · public domain · Source
Marco Rubio — US Department of State · public domain · Source
Pete Hegseth — Chad J. McNeeley / US Department of Defense · public domain · Source
Todd Blanche — Ryan M. Biller / US Department of Justice · public domain · Source

Where to find official information on who governs, legislates and judges.

The president is head of state and government, commands the armed forces and appoints the Cabinet, with Senate confirmation.

The Senate (100 senators, two per state, six-year terms) and the House of Representatives (435 seats, two-year terms).

Confirms the president’s appointments and ratifies treaties. A third is up for election every two years.

Originates budget bills and can impeach the president. All of it is up for election every two years.

Nine justices appointed for life by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

The reference text for the separation of powers and the federation.

Each state runs its elections and publishes the official results.