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{{Infobox country | |||
|conventional_long_name = United States of America | |||
|native_name = <!--Country's name (usually full name) in its native language, hence in italics (double quotemarks)--> | |||
|common_name = United States | |||
|image_flag = [[File:Flag_of_the_United_States_(1908–1912).svg|150px|150 pixels]] | |||
|alt_flag = Flag of the United States | |||
|image_flag2 = <!--e.g. Second-flag of country.svg--> | |||
|alt_flag2 = <!--alt text for second flag--> | |||
|image_coat = [[File:Greater coat of arms of the United States.svg|100px|100 pixels]] | |||
|alt_coat = Coat of Arms of the United States | |||
|national_motto = "In God We Trust" | |||
{{collapsible list | |||
|title=Other traditional mottos: | |||
|titlestyle=background:transparent;text-align:center;line-height:1.15em; | |||
|liststyle=text-align:center;white-space:nowrap; | |||
|{{native phrase|la|"E pluribus unum"}}<br />{{small|"Out of many, one"}} | |||
|{{native phrase|la|"Annuit cœptis"}}<br />{{small|"He has favored our undertakings"}} | |||
|native phrase|la|{{"Novus ordo seclorum"}}<br />{{small|"New order of the ages"}} | |||
}} | |||
|national_anthem = "The Star Spangled Banner" | |||
|image_map = File:United States Map Alt Hist.png | |||
|alt_map = <!--alt text for map--> | |||
|map_caption = United States territory (dark blue) | |||
|image_map2 = <!--Another map, if required--> | |||
|alt_map2 = <!--alt text for second map--> | |||
|map_caption2 = <!--Caption to place below second map--> | |||
|capital = [[Washington, D.C.]] | |||
|largest_city = New York City | |||
|official_languages = None at federal level | |||
|national_languages = English | |||
|regional_languages = Spanish | |||
|ethnic_groups = <!--List/breakdown of ethnic groups within the country/territory--> | |||
|ethnic_groups_year = <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided) or use to place a <ref>--> | |||
|demonym = <!--Term/s describing those associated with the country/territory (e.g. "Belgian" for the country Belgium)--> | |||
|government_type = <!--(often a compound multi-wikilinked term, e.g. "Federal semi-presidential constitutional republic", etc)--> | |||
|leader_title1 = President | |||
|leader_name1 = [[Clarence Wiggins]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
|leader_title2 = Vice President | |||
|leader_name2 = [[Fredrick Itcheon]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
|legislature = [[United States Congress|Congress]] | |||
|upper_house = [[United States Senate|Senate]] | |||
|lower_house = [[United States House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] | |||
|sovereignty_type = <!--Brief description of country/territory's status ("Independence [from...]", "Autonomous province [of...]", etc)--> | |||
|established_event1 = Declaration | |||
|established_date1 = July 4, 1776 | |||
|established_event2 = Confederation | |||
|established_date2 = March 1, 1781 | |||
|established_event3 = Treaty of Paris | |||
|established_date3 = September 3, 1783 | |||
|established_event4 = Constitution | |||
|established_date4 = June 21, 1788 | |||
|established_event5 = Bill of Rights | |||
|established_date5 = September 25, 1789 | |||
|established_event6 = Last State Admitted | |||
|established_date6 = July 4, 1976 | |||
|established_event7 = Last Amendment | |||
|established_date7 = May 5, 1992 | |||
|area_rank = 3rd | |||
|area_magnitude = | |||
|area = <!--Major area size (in [[Template:convert]] either km2 or sqmi first)--> | |||
|area_km2 = | |||
|area_sq_mi = 4,826,199.99 | |||
|area_footnote = <!--Optional footnote for area--> | |||
|percent_water = | |||
|area_label = <!--Label under "Area" (default is "Total")--> | |||
|area_label2 = <!--Label below area_label (optional)--> | |||
|area_data2 = <!--Text after area_label2 (optional)--> | |||
|population_estimate = 357,320,008 | |||
|population_estimate_rank = 3rd | |||
|population_estimate_year = 2019 | |||
|population_density_km2 = | |||
|population_density_sq_mi = 74.04 | |||
|population_density_rank = | |||
|GDP_nominal = $18,396,914,000,000 | |||
|GDP_nominal_year = 2019 | |||
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $51,485.82 | |||
|Gini = 51.2 | |||
|Gini_change = increase | |||
|Gini_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with Gini number)--> | |||
|Gini_rank = | |||
|Gini_year = 2019 | |||
|HDI = 0.912 | |||
|HDI_change = increase | |||
|currency = United States Dollar ($) | |||
|time_zone = <!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)--> | |||
|utc_offset = <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset--> | |||
|date_format = mm/dd/yyyy | |||
|drives_on = right | |||
|cctld = .us | |||
|calling_code = +1 | |||
}} | |||
{{wip}} | |||
The '''United States of America''' ('''USA'''), commonly known as the '''United States''' ('''US''' or '''U.S.''') or '''America''', is a country primarily located in central North America, between Canada and Mexico. It consists of 46 [[U.S. State|states]], a federal district, twelve self-governing [[U.S. Territories|territories]], and several other island possessions. At 4.8 million square miles (12.4 million square kilometers), it is the world's second largest country by total area. With a population of over 383 million, it is the third most populous country in the world. The national capital is [[Washington, D.C.]], and the most populous city is New York City. | |||
== Government and Politics == | |||
The United States is a federal and constitutional republic, and a representative democracy. American citizens are subject to three levels of government in the federalist system, federal, state, and local (county, city, state, etc). | |||
The government is regulated by a system of checks and balances, with three branches of government, the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. | |||
=== Legislative === | |||
The Legislative branch is made up of a bicameral Congress, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, has the power of the purse, and has the power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the government. | |||
==== House of Representatives ==== | |||
The [[United States House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] has 352 voting members and 106 non-voting members, each representing a congressional district of 750,000 for a two-year term. House seats are apportioned among the states and territories by population. Each state and territory then draws single-member districts to conform with the census apportionment carried out every ten years. The District of Columbia and the twelve major territories, as stated in the 22nd Amendment, each have members in the House based on population and census apportionment, although they cannot vote. Each state and territory is guaranteed at least one Representative, regardless of having reached the 750,000 mark. | |||
The House chooses a speaker every new congress (two years) who leads and directs the House. Each party chooses a leader, who either serves as the House majority or minority leader. The current leaders are: | |||
*Speaker of the House: [[Meghan Quimby]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*House Majority Leader: Arthur McDonald ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*House Minority Leader: Steny Hoyer ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]) | |||
==== Senate ==== | |||
The [[United States Senate|Senate]] has 92 members with each state having two senators, elected at-large to six-year terms; one-third of Senate seats are up for election every two years. The District of Columbia and the nine major U.S. territories do not have senators. | |||
The Senate is administered by the [[Vice President of the United States|vice president]], who casts a vote in the event of a tie. Each party chooses a leader, who either serves as the Senate majority or minority leader. The longest-serving senator is elected as president pro-tempore of the Senate, who is placed as third in the presidential line of succession. The current leaders are: | |||
*President pro tempore: [[William Markwells]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*Senate Majority Leader: [[Joshua Smith]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*Senate Minority Leader: [[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]) | |||
=== Executive === | |||
The Executive branch is made up of the [[President of the United States|President]] and [[Cabinet of the United States|cabinet]]. The president is the commander-in-chief of the military, can veto legislative bills before they become law (subject to congressional override), and appoints the members of the Cabinet (subject to Senate approval) and other officers, who administer and enforce federal laws and policies. | |||
==== Present and Vice President ==== | |||
Both the president and vice president serve a four-year term and may be elected any number of times. The president and vice president are not elected by direct vote, but rather by an indirect electoral college system in which the determining votes are apportioned to the states and the District of Columbia based on Representatives in the House and Senators. | |||
*President: [[Clarence Wiggins]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*Vice President: [[Fredrick Itcheon]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*Secretary of State: Matthew Issacson ({{wp|Independent politician|I}}) | |||
*Secretary of the Treasury: Penelope Goldwater ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*Secretary of Defense: Harrison O'Long ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*Attorney General: George P. Vanderbelt ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*Secretary of the Interior: Anthony Douglass ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*Secretary of Agriculture: Susan McCain ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*Secretary of Infrastructure: Hebrew Clark ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*Secretary of Health and Human Services: Charlie Van Buren ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) | |||
*Secretary of Education: Isabelle Jacobson ([[Independence Party (United States)|ID]]) | |||
*Secretary of Homeland Security: Catherine Lewis ([[Independence Party (United States)|ID]]) | |||
=== Judicial === | |||
The [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] and lower federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the president with Senate approval, interpret laws and overturn those they find unconstitutional. The Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States, holds 9 Justices, who are appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate, and serve for life or until resignation. | |||
*Chief Justice George Kelks | |||
*Justice Clark Ford | |||
*Justice Anthony Rushaw | |||
*Justice Rossaline Turf | |||
*Justice Parker Dane Jr. | |||
*Justice Agustine Marino | |||
*Justice Charlslie P. Barrett | |||
*Justice Mathew Homeweather | |||
*Justice Joseph B. Arson | |||
[[Category: Countries]] | |||
[[Category:United States (CrazyPerson universe)]] |
Latest revision as of 00:13, 15 February 2022
United States of America | |
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Motto: "In God We Trust"
Other traditional mottos:
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Anthem: "The Star Spangled Banner" | |
Capital | Washington, D.C. |
Largest city | New York City |
Official languages | None at federal level |
Recognised national languages | English |
Recognised regional languages | Spanish |
Government | |
• President | Clarence Wiggins (R) |
• Vice President | Fredrick Itcheon (R) |
Legislature | Congress |
Senate | |
House of Representatives | |
Establishment | |
• Declaration | July 4, 1776 |
• Confederation | March 1, 1781 |
• Treaty of Paris | September 3, 1783 |
• Constitution | June 21, 1788 |
• Bill of Rights | September 25, 1789 |
• Last State Admitted | July 4, 1976 |
• Last Amendment | May 5, 1992 |
Area | |
• | 4,826,199.99 sq mi (12,499,800.6 km2) (3rd) |
Population | |
• 2019 estimate | 357,320,008 (3rd) |
• Density | 74.04/sq mi (28.6/km2) |
GDP (nominal) | 2019 estimate |
• Total | $18,396,914,000,000 |
• Per capita | $51,485.82 |
Gini (2019) | 51.2 high |
HDI | 0.912 very high |
Currency | United States Dollar ($) |
Date format | mm/dd/yyyy |
Driving side | right |
Calling code | +1 |
ISO 3166 code | US |
Internet TLD | .us |
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The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in central North America, between Canada and Mexico. It consists of 46 states, a federal district, twelve self-governing territories, and several other island possessions. At 4.8 million square miles (12.4 million square kilometers), it is the world's second largest country by total area. With a population of over 383 million, it is the third most populous country in the world. The national capital is Washington, D.C., and the most populous city is New York City.
Government and Politics
The United States is a federal and constitutional republic, and a representative democracy. American citizens are subject to three levels of government in the federalist system, federal, state, and local (county, city, state, etc).
The government is regulated by a system of checks and balances, with three branches of government, the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
Legislative
The Legislative branch is made up of a bicameral Congress, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, has the power of the purse, and has the power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the government.
House of Representatives
The House of Representatives has 352 voting members and 106 non-voting members, each representing a congressional district of 750,000 for a two-year term. House seats are apportioned among the states and territories by population. Each state and territory then draws single-member districts to conform with the census apportionment carried out every ten years. The District of Columbia and the twelve major territories, as stated in the 22nd Amendment, each have members in the House based on population and census apportionment, although they cannot vote. Each state and territory is guaranteed at least one Representative, regardless of having reached the 750,000 mark.
The House chooses a speaker every new congress (two years) who leads and directs the House. Each party chooses a leader, who either serves as the House majority or minority leader. The current leaders are:
- Speaker of the House: Meghan Quimby (R)
- House Majority Leader: Arthur McDonald (R)
- House Minority Leader: Steny Hoyer (D)
Senate
The Senate has 92 members with each state having two senators, elected at-large to six-year terms; one-third of Senate seats are up for election every two years. The District of Columbia and the nine major U.S. territories do not have senators.
The Senate is administered by the vice president, who casts a vote in the event of a tie. Each party chooses a leader, who either serves as the Senate majority or minority leader. The longest-serving senator is elected as president pro-tempore of the Senate, who is placed as third in the presidential line of succession. The current leaders are:
- President pro tempore: William Markwells (R)
- Senate Majority Leader: Joshua Smith (R)
- Senate Minority Leader: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D)
Executive
The Executive branch is made up of the President and cabinet. The president is the commander-in-chief of the military, can veto legislative bills before they become law (subject to congressional override), and appoints the members of the Cabinet (subject to Senate approval) and other officers, who administer and enforce federal laws and policies.
Present and Vice President
Both the president and vice president serve a four-year term and may be elected any number of times. The president and vice president are not elected by direct vote, but rather by an indirect electoral college system in which the determining votes are apportioned to the states and the District of Columbia based on Representatives in the House and Senators.
- President: Clarence Wiggins (R)
- Vice President: Fredrick Itcheon (R)
- Secretary of State: Matthew Issacson (I)
- Secretary of the Treasury: Penelope Goldwater (R)
- Secretary of Defense: Harrison O'Long (R)
- Attorney General: George P. Vanderbelt (R)
- Secretary of the Interior: Anthony Douglass (R)
- Secretary of Agriculture: Susan McCain (R)
- Secretary of Infrastructure: Hebrew Clark (R)
- Secretary of Health and Human Services: Charlie Van Buren (R)
- Secretary of Education: Isabelle Jacobson (ID)
- Secretary of Homeland Security: Catherine Lewis (ID)
Judicial
The Supreme Court and lower federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the president with Senate approval, interpret laws and overturn those they find unconstitutional. The Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States, holds 9 Justices, who are appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate, and serve for life or until resignation.
- Chief Justice George Kelks
- Justice Clark Ford
- Justice Anthony Rushaw
- Justice Rossaline Turf
- Justice Parker Dane Jr.
- Justice Agustine Marino
- Justice Charlslie P. Barrett
- Justice Mathew Homeweather
- Justice Joseph B. Arson