What is the US government model? How are officials elected?

The United States government is a representative democracy, which means that it is governed by elected officials who represent the people.

The President is the head of the executive branch and is elected by the people through an indirect election process.

The Vice President is elected in the same way as the President.

Members of the legislative branch, the House of Representatives and the Senate, are elected by direct popular vote.

Members of the judicial branch, such as Supreme Court Justices, are appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate.

Governors of the states are elected by the people of the state.

State legislatures, usually consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives, are elected by the people of the state.

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