Are you a Citizen of the United States of America or a Citizen of The United States? What is the difference?

Question

I don't know is acceptable as an answer.

Answer 1

Technically, the United States of America, but United States for short.

Answer 2

Well...many people don´t realize it...but Mexico is actually officially named the United States of Mexico.  There may be other countries that also use the term United States of _____.

So I think your wise to put the United States of America as that seems to be what your wanting to say.

Answer 3

I'm ignorant last time I checked the three branches of government were'nt judges, lawyers and the police they were executive, judicial and legislative.

Answer 4

No difference

Answer 5

according to the preamble: "We the People of the United States...."

either is correct but i prefer the united states of America as it more accurately defines our geographic location globally.