U.S. Government

President Obama must give up the presidency to whomever voters choose in the 2016 election, whether he or his most passionate supporters like it or not.

View some of President Obama's travels to other countries. He met dignitaries and people in all walks of life and saw treasured spots.

Even if you like a president enough to support giving him or her more time in office, there are good reasons not to break rules on term limits.

The 2016 U.S. presidential primary season will swing into high gear on March 1, when 14 U.S. states and territories simultaneously hold their contests.

Ever wonder why the U.S. general election is held on a Tuesday in November? One reason is the country's agricultural past. See what the other reason is.

On January 20, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. Here are some of the items from his presidential to-do list.

Incoming presidents have celebrated their inaugurations in novel ways, starting with George Washington dancing the minuet after his.

Just how rare is voting fraud or election rigging? In the U.S., rigging an election is extremely unlikely. Find out how elections are kept transparent.

A new president means a transition for thousands of people. To ensure it goes smoothly, here's what federal agencies and administrations need to do.