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The entry for United States published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
president, vice president, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President George BUSH (since 20 January 1989); Vice President Dan QUAYLE (since 20 January 1989)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 8 November 1988 (next to be held 3 November 1992);
- results - George BUSH (Republican Party) 53.37%, Michael DUKAKIS (Democratic Party) 45.67%, other 0.96%
- Senate:
- last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held 3 November 1992);
- results - Democratic Party 51%, Republican Party 47%, other 2%;
- seats - (100 total) Democratic Party 56, Republican Party 44
- House of Representatives:
- last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held 3 November 1992);
- results - Democratic Party 52%, Republican Party 44%, other 4%;
- seats - (435 total) Democratic Party 267, Republican Party 167, Socialist 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President George BUSH (since 20 January 1989); Vice President Dan QUAYLE
(since 20 January 1989)
President:
last held 8 November 1988 (next to be held 3 November 1992); results -
George BUSH (Republican Party) 53.37%, Michael DUKAKIS (Democratic Party)
45.67%, other 0.96%
Senate:
last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held 3 November 1992); results -
Democratic Party 51%, Republican Party 47%, other 2%; seats - (100 total)
Democratic Party 56, Republican Party 44
House of Representatives:
last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held 3 November 1992); results -
Democratic Party 52%, Republican Party 44%, other 4%; seats - (435 total)
Democratic Party 267, Republican Party 167, Socialist 1
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held 5 November 1996);
- results - William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 43.2%, George BUSH (Republican Party) 37.7%, Ross PEROT (Independent) 19.0%, other 0.1%
- Senate:
- last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held 8 November 1994);
- results - Democratic Party 53%, Republican Party 47%, other NEGL%;
- seats - (100 total) Democratic Party 57, Republican Party 43
- House of Representatives:
- last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held 8 November 1994);
- results - Democratic Party 52%, Republican Party 46%, other 2%;
- seats - (435 total) Democratic Party 258, Republican Party 176, Independent 1
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
president, vice president, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President George BUSH (since 20 January 1989); Vice President Dan QUAYLE
(since 20 January 1989)
last held 8 3 November 1988 1992 (next to be held 3 5 November 1992); 1996); results -
William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 43.2%, George BUSH (Republican Party) 53.37%, Michael DUKAKIS (Democratic Party)45.67%, Party) 37.7%, Ross PEROT (Independent) 19.0%, other 0.96% 0.1%
Senate:
last held 6 3 November 1990 1992 (next to be held 3 8 November 1992); 1994); results -
Democratic Party 51%, 53%, Republican Party 47%, other 2%; NEGL%; seats - (100 total)
Democratic Party 56, 57, Republican Party 44 43
House of Representatives:
last held 6 3 November 1990 1992 (next to be held 3 8 November 1992); 1994); results -
Democratic Party 52%, Republican Party 44%, 46%, other 4%; 2%; seats - (435 total)
Democratic Party 267, 258, Republican Party 167, Socialist 176, Independent 1
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President
Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
The entry for United States did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993);
- Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);
- election last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held 5 November 1996);
- results - William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 43.2%, George BUSH (Republican Party) 37.7%, Ross PEROT (Independent) 19.0%, other 0.1%
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president with Senate approval
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President William Jefferson
CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr.
(since 20 January 1993); election last held 3 November 1992 (next to
be held 5 November 1996); results - William Jefferson CLINTON
(Democratic Party) 43.2%, George BUSH (Republican Party) 37.7%, Ross
PEROT (Independent) 19.0%, other 0.1%
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president with Senate approval
- chief of state and head of government:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993) were elected for four-year terms by a college of representatives elected directly from each state;
- election last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held 5 November 1996);
- results - William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 43.2%, George BUSH (Republican Party) 37.7%, Ross PEROT (independent) 19.0%, other 0.1%
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the president with Senate approval
chief of state and head of government: President William Jefferson
CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr.
(since 20 January 1993); 1993) were elected for four-year terms by a
college of representatives elected directly from each state;
election last held 3 November 1992 (next to
1996); results - William Jefferson CLINTON
George BUSH (Republican Party) 37.7%, Ross(Independent) (independent)
19.0%, other 0.1%
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the president with Senate approval
- chief of state:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms;
- election last held 5 November 1996 (next to be held 7 November 2000)
- election results:
- William Jefferson CLINTON elected president;
- percent of popular vote - William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 49.2%, Bob DOLE (Republican Party) 40.7%, Ross PEROT (Reform Party) 8.4%, other 1.7%
chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January
1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);
note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President William Jefferson
January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr.1993) were
1993); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections: president and vice president elected for four-year terms on the same ticket by a
a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
president and vice president serve four-year terms; election last held 3
5 November 1992 1996 (next to be held 5 7 November 2000)1996); results election results: William Jefferson CLINTON elected president; percent
of popular vote - William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 43.2%, 49.2%,George BUSH Bob DOLE (Republican Party) 37.7%, 40.7%, Ross PEROT (independent) (Reform Party) 8.4%,19.0%, other 0.1% 1.7%
cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the president with Senate approval
- chief of state:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms;
- election last held 5 November 1996 (next to be held 7 November 2000)
- election results:
- William Jefferson CLINTON elected president;
- percent of popular vote - William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 49.2%, Bob DOLE (Republican Party) 40.7%, Ross PEROT (Reform Party) 8.4%, other 1.7%
chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January
1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20
January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January
1993); note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
president and vice president serve four-year terms; election last held
5 November 1996 (next to be held 7 November 2000)
election results: William Jefferson CLINTON elected president; percent
of popular vote - William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 49.2%,
Bob DOLE (Republican Party) 40.7%, Ross PEROT (Reform Party) 8.4%,
other 1.7%
- chief of state:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms;
- election last held 5 November 1996 (next to be held 7 November 2000)
- election results:
- William Jefferson CLINTON reelected president;
- percent of popular vote--William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 49.2%, Robert DOLE (Republican Party) 40.7%, Ross PEROT (Reform Party) 8.4%, other 1.7%
chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January
January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);note-the 1993); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20
January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January
1993); note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
state; president and vice president serve four-year terms; election
last held
election results: William Jefferson CLINTON elected reelected president; percent
percent of popular vote - William vote--William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 49.2%,Bob 49.2%, Robert DOLE (Republican Party) 40.7%, Ross PEROT (Reform
Party) 8.4%,
- chief of state:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms;
- election last held 5 November 1996 (next to be held 7 November 2000)
- election results:
- William Jefferson CLINTON reelected president;
- percent of popular vote - William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 49.2%, Robert DOLE (Republican Party) 40.7%, Ross PEROT (Reform Party) 8.4%, other 1.7%
chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20note--the note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
head of government: President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20note--the note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket
election results: William Jefferson CLINTON reelected president;vote--William vote - William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party)
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001) and Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001) and Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms;
- election last held 7 November 2000 (next to be held NA November 2004) election results: George W. BUSH elected president;
- percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 48%, Albert A. GORE, Jr. (Democratic Party) 48%, Ralph NADER (Green Party) 3%, other 1%
chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON George W. BUSH (since 20 January 1993) 2001) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 1993); 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentWilliam Jefferson CLINTON George W. BUSH (since 20 January 1993) 2001) and Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 1993); 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government5 7 November 1996 2000 (next to be held 7 NA November 2000)2004) election results: William Jefferson CLINTON reelected George W. BUSH elected president; percent of popular vote - William Jefferson CLINTON (Democratic Party) 49.2%, Robert DOLE George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 40.7%, Ross PEROT (Reform 48%, Albert A. GORE, Jr. (Democratic Party) 8.4%, 48%, Ralph NADER (Green Party) 3%, other 1.7% 1%
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001) and Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001) and Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms;
- election last held 7 November 2000 (next to be held 2 November 2004)
- election results:
- George W. BUSH elected president;
- percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 48%,
- Albert A. GORE,
- Jr. (Democratic Party) 48%,
- Ralph NADER (Green Party) 3%,
- other 1%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001) and Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001) and Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms; election last held 7 November 2000 (next to be held NA 2 November 2004)
election results: George W. BUSH elected president; percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 48%, Albert A. GORE, Jr. (Democratic Party) 48%, Ralph NADER (Green Party) 3%, other 1%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001) ; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms;
- election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2008)
- election results:
- George W. BUSH reelected president;
- percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 50.9%,
- John KERRY (Democratic Party) 48.1%,
- other 1.0%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001) and Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001) and Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001); ; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms; election last held 7 2 November 2000 2004 (next to be held 2 November 2004) 2008)
election results: George W. BUSH elected reelected president; percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 48%, Albert A. GORE, Jr. 50.9%, John KERRY (Democratic Party) 48%, Ralph NADER (Green Party) 3%, 48.1%, other 1% 1.0%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms;
- election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2008)
- election results:
- George W. BUSH reelected president;
- percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 50.9%,
- John KERRY (Democratic Party) 48.1%,
- other 1.0%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001) ; 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms; election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2008)
election results: George W. BUSH reelected president; percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 50.9%, John KERRY (Democratic Party) 48.1%, other 1.0%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001);
- Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held 4 November 2008)
- election results:
- George W. BUSH reelected president;
- percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 50.9%,
- John KERRY (Democratic Party) 48.1%,
- other 1.0%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms; terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held 4 November 2008)
election results: George W. BUSH reelected president; percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 50.9%, John KERRY (Democratic Party) 48.1%, other 1.0%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001);
- Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held on 4 November 2008)
- election results:
- George W. BUSH reelected president;
- percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH 50.9%,
- John KERRY 48.1%,
- other 1.0%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held on 4 November 2008)
election results: George W. BUSH reelected president; percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 50.9%, John KERRY (Democratic Party) 48.1%, other 1.0%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001);
- Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held on 6 November 2012)
- election results:
- Barack H. OBAMA elected president;
- percent of popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 52.4%, John MCCAIN 46.3%, other 1.3%;
- note - OBAMA is expected to assume office on 20 January 2009
chief of state: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 2 4 November 2004 2008 (next to be held on 4 6 November 2008) 2012)
election results: George W. BUSH reelected Barack H. OBAMA elected president; percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH 50.9%, Barack H. OBAMA 52.4%, John KERRY 48.1%, MCCAIN 46.3%, other 1.0% 1.3%; note - OBAMA is expected to assume office on 20 January 2009
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009);
- Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held on 6 November 2012)
- election results:
- Barack H. OBAMA elected president; percent of popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 52.4%, John MCCAIN 46.3%, other 1.3%;
chief of state:
President George W. BUSH Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2001); 2009); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2001); 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President George W. BUSH Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2001); 2009); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY Joseph BIDEN (since 20 January 2001) 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held on 6 November 2012)
election results:
Barack H. OBAMA elected president; percent of popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 52.4%, John MCCAIN 46.3%, other 1.3%; note - OBAMA is expected to assume office on 20 January 2009
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009);
- Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held on 6 November 2012)
- election results:
- Barack H. OBAMA elected president; percent of popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 52.4%, John MCCAIN 46.3%, other 1.3%;
chief of state:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held on 6 November 2012)
election results:
Barack H. OBAMA elected president; percent of popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 52.4%, John MCCAIN 46.3%, other 1.3%;
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009);
- Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held on 6 November 2012)
- election results:
- Barack H. OBAMA elected president; percent of popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 52.4%, John MCCAIN 46.3%, other 1.3%;
chief of state:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held on 6 November 2012)
election results:
Barack H. OBAMA elected president; percent of popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 52.4%, John MCCAIN 46.3%, other 1.3%;
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009);
- Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 6 November 2012 (next to be held on 8 November 2016)
- election results:
- Barack H. OBAMA reelected president; percent of popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 50.6%, Mitt ROMNEY 47.9%, other 1.5%;
chief of state:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 6 November 2008 2012 (next to be held on 6 8 November 2012) 2016)
election results:
Barack H. OBAMA elected reelected president; percent of popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 52.4%, John MCCAIN 46.3%, 50.6%, Mitt ROMNEY 47.9%, other 1.3%; 1.5%;
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009);
- Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state;
- president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 6 November 2012 (next to be held on 8 November 2016)
- election results:
- Barack H. OBAMA reelected president; percent of popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 50.6%, Mitt ROMNEY 47.9%, other 1.5%;
chief of state:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 6 November 2012 (next to be held on 8 November 2016)
election results:
Barack H. OBAMA reelected president; percent of popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 50.6%, Mitt ROMNEY 47.9%, other 1.5%;
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009);
- Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held on 8 November 2016)
- election results:
- Barack H. OBAMA reelected president;
- electoral vote count - Barack H. OBAMA (Democratic Party) 332, Mitt ROMNEY 206 (Republican Party);
- percent of direct popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 50.6%, Mitt ROMNEY 47.9%, other 1.5%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:president with president, approved by the Senate approval(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same
elections:ticket ballot by a college the Electoral College of representatives who are elected directly 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held on 8 November 2016)
election results:1.5%; 1.5%
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009);
- Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 8 November 2016 (next to be held on 10 November 2020)
- election results:
- Donald J. TRUMP elected president;
- electoral vote count - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 306, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 232;
- percent of direct popular vote - Donald J. TRUMP 47.3%, Hillary D. CLINTON 47.8%, other 4.9%;
- note - Donald J. TRUMP will assume office on 20 January 2017
chief of state: President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 8 November 2012 2016 (next to be held on 8 10 November 2016) 2020)
election results: Barack H. OBAMA reelected Donald J. TRUMP elected president; electoral vote count - Barack H. OBAMA Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 306, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 332, Mitt ROMNEY 206 (Republican Party); 232; percent of direct popular vote - Barack H. OBAMA 50.6%, Mitt ROMNEY 47.9%, Donald J. TRUMP 47.3%, Hillary D. CLINTON 47.8%, other 1.5% 4.9%; note - Donald J. TRUMP will assume office on 20 January 2017
- chief of state:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017);
- Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 8 November 2016 (next to be held on 10 November 2020)
- election results:
- Donald J. TRUMP elected president;
- electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 227, other 7;
- percent of direct popular vote - Hillary D. CLINTON 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.1%, other 5.7%
chief of state: President Barack H. OBAMA Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2009); 2017); Vice President Joseph Michael R. BIDEN PENCE (since 20 January 2009); 2017); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Barack H. OBAMA Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2009); 2017); Vice President Joseph Michael R. BIDEN PENCE (since 20 January 2009) 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 November 2016 (next to be held on 10 November 2020)
election results: Donald J. TRUMP elected president; electoral vote count - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 306, 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 232; 227, other 7; percent of direct popular vote - Donald J. TRUMP 47.3%, Hillary D. CLINTON 47.8%, other 4.9%; note - 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP will assume office on 20 January 2017 46.1%, other 5.7%
The same text in 3 editions, 2018 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017);
- Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 8 November 2016 (next to be held on 3 November 2020)
- election results:
- Donald J. TRUMP elected president;
- electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 227, other 7;
- percent of direct popular vote - Hillary D. CLINTON 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.1%, other 5.7%
chief of state: President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 November 2016 (next to be held on 10 3 November 2020)
election results: Donald J. TRUMP elected president; electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 227, other 7; percent of direct popular vote - Hillary D. CLINTON 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.1%, other 5.7%
- chief of state:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021);
- Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
- election results:
- 2020: Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. elected president;
- electoral vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (Democratic Party) 306, Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 232;
- percent of direct popular vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. 51.3%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.9%, other 1.8%
- 2016: Donald J. TRUMP elected president;
- electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 227, other 7;
- percent of direct popular vote - Hillary D. CLINTON 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.1%, other 5.7%
chief of state: President Donald J. TRUMP Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2017); 2021); Vice President Michael R. PENCE Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2017); 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Donald J. TRUMP Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2017); 2021); Vice President Michael R. PENCE Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2017) 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 3 November 2016 2020 (next to be held on 3 5 November 2020) 2024)
election results:
2020: Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. elected president; electoral vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (Democratic Party) 306, Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 232; percent of direct popular vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. 51.3%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.9%, other 1.8%
2016: Donald J. TRUMP elected president; electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 227, other 7; percent of direct popular vote - Hillary D. CLINTON 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.1%, other 5.7%
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
- chief of state:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021);
- Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
- election results:
- 2020: Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. elected president;
- electoral vote - Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 306, Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 232;
- percent of direct popular vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. 51.3%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.9%, other 1.8%
- 2016: Donald J. TRUMP elected president;
- electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 227, other 7;
- percent of direct popular vote - Hillary D. CLINTON 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.1%, other 5.7%
chief of state: President Joseph R. BIDEN BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Joseph R. BIDEN BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
election results:
2020: Joseph R. BIDEN BIDEN, Jr. elected president; electoral vote - Joseph R. BIDEN BIDEN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 306, Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 232; percent of direct popular vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. 51.3%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.9%, other 1.8%
2016: Donald J. TRUMP elected president; electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 227, other 7; percent of direct popular vote - Hillary D. CLINTON 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.1%, other 5.7%
- chief of state:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021)
- head of government:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
- election results:
- 2020: Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. elected president;
- electoral vote - Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 306, Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 232;
- percent of direct popular vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. 51.3%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.9%, other 1.8%
- 2016: Donald J. TRUMP elected president;
- electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 227, other 7;
- percent of direct popular vote - Hillary D. CLINTON 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.1%, other 5.7%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2021)
head of government: President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
election results:
2020: Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. elected president; electoral vote - Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 306, Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 232; percent of direct popular vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. 51.3%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.9%, other 1.8%
2016: Donald J. TRUMP elected president; electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 227, other 7; percent of direct popular vote - Hillary D. CLINTON 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.1%, other 5.7%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2025)
- head of government:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of electors chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 5 November 2024
- election results:
- 2024: Donald J. TRUMP elected president;
- electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 312, Kamala HARRIS (Democratic Party) 226;
- percent of direct popular vote - Donald J. TRUMP 49.8%, Kamala HARRIS 48.3%, other 1.9%
- 2020: Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. elected president;
- electoral vote - Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 306, Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 232;
- percent of direct popular vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. 51.3%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.9%, other 1.8%
- expected date of next election:
- 7 November 2028
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2021) 2025)
head of government: President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2021) 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senateelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' electors chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on date: 5 November 2024) 2024
election results:
2024: Donald J. TRUMP elected president; electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 312, Kamala HARRIS (Democratic Party) 226; percent of direct popular vote - Donald J. TRUMP 49.8%, Kamala HARRIS 48.3%, other 1.9%
2020: Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. elected president; electoral vote - Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 306, Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 232; percent of direct popular vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. 51.3%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.9%, other 1.8%2016: Donald J. TRUMP elected president; electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 227, other 7; percent expected date of direct popular vote - Hillary D. CLINTON 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.1%, other 5.7% next election: 7 November 2028
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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