he United States government is a federal republic that is guided by the nation’s constitution. The government consists of a federal government, state governments, and local governments in cities and towns. The federal government is composed of three branches. The executive branch consists of the president, who is limited to two four-year terms. The president is elected on the same ticket as the vice president by the Electoral College, based on the popular vote. The Electoral College designates a certain number of electors to each state based on population.