The United States has a representative democracy form of government with a GDP of $14.3 trillion and population of 305 million people. Its infrastructure includes various transportation methods like airplanes, trains, highways, and waterways as well as internet and mobile communication networks. The government provides services like business taxes, public healthcare, and free public education through high school. While the large size, economy, and population provide advantages for international trade, challenges include long distances, high living costs, and taxes. Future changes may include more developed transportation and communication and a shifting ideology.