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How Ordinary Citizens Can Get Congress to Actually Listen
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How should constituents communicate with their Congressional representatives? Learn about the U.S. Congress in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How British Parliament Works
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The United Kingdom and the United States both have representative democracies, but their legislatures work very differently.
Top 10 Democratic Countries, According to the Democracy Index
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Democracy may be a familiar concept, but what makes a country truly democratic? According to the Democracy Index, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the answer lies in more than just free and fair elections. It includes civil liberties, political participation, and the functioning of government.
Why Was the American Revolution So Revolutionary?
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Why was the American Revolution so revolutionary? Read about what made the American Revolution so unique in world history.
What Happens if a Presidential Candidate Dies?
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The death of a presidential candidate sure can throw a wrench into the election process. HowStuffWorks Now figures out what would happen.
12 Most Liberal Countries (Only 3 Aren't in Europe)
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Some countries lean so far into liberal values that it shapes everything from healthcare to who gets a say in government. When we talk about the most liberal countries, we're talking about places where civil liberties, social progress, and personal freedoms aren't just ideals: They're built into daily life.
4 'Commonwealth' States: Merely a Symbolic Commitment
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The term "commonwealth states" refers to a specific political status that four states in the United States use. These states retain the same powers and privileges as all other U.S. states, but their choice to use commonwealth reflects their history, values and governance.
What % Socialist Are You?
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It's probably the most misunderstood word in our political lexicon-and even if you're sure you're not one doesn't mean you don't have a few things in common with it. Just how socialist are you?
Can You Identify These 40 Countries By Their Flags?
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It's kind of crazy that national flags carry so much importance and symbolism in one single design. When it comes to the flags of the world, will you take the checkered flag or end up waving a white one? Find out by taking our quiz!
What Is a Coup D'Etat, and Is the U.S. 'Coup-proof'?
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Experts say the U.S. government is designed so a coup d'état would be highly unlikely ever to occur. But deep political polarization can precipitate one, so does that mean a coup is marginally more possible?