USA
inheritances. Other important influences came from other parts of Europe, especially
countries from which large numbers immigrated such as Ireland, Germany, Poland, and
Italy.
Due to the extent of American culture there are many unique subcultures within the
United States.
The types of food served at home vary greatly and depend upon the region of the country
and the family's own cultural heritage. Recent immigrants tend to eat food similar to that
of their country and Americanized versions of these cultural foods, such as American
Chinese cuisine or Italian-American cuisine often eventually appear.
Government, Political structure
The US is a federal republic where the Head of State and Government is president, who
serves a four-year term and may be elected to the office no more than twice.
In the United States is an indirect democracy - the people rule through the representatives
they elect. In the beginning, only white men could vote. Over time, the vote has been