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Why Does the U.S. Have an Electoral College?

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In the U.S. presidential election system, how does the Electoral College work?

Do you have the right to privacy when you're in your car?

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Do you have the right to privacy when you're in your car? Learn more about privacy at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Pass a Police Entrance Exam?

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Have you dreamed of a career in law enforcement? The Police Officer Selection Test (POST) focuses mainly on basic skills. Test yourself to see if you can pass this sample police entrance exam.

Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?

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The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?

Can the government take away my laptop?

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Can the government take away my laptop? U.S. Customs can seize it to search it. Find out: can the government take away my laptop?

How a Filibuster Works

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What exactly is a filibuster and why are they happening more frequently? Read about filibusters at HowStuffWorks.

Democracy vs. Republic: What's the Difference?

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Is the U.S. a democracy or a republic? Or both? And what's the difference, anyway?

Ohio Residents Fight to Give Lake Erie Legal Rights

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A growing network of global activists is taking an alternative approach to saving the environment: Pushing to recognize natural ecosystems as having legal rights like humans.

ADX Florence: America's Most Secure 'Supermax' Prison

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ADX Florence in Colorado, known as the 'Alcatraz of the Rockies,' houses the nation's most dangerous criminals under extreme security measures.

Why John Adams Despised Being Vice President

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John Adams despised his role as the first vice president of the U.S. But the function of the VP has changed, and Adams played a huge part in that.

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