Search Results | democracy
Your search for "democracy" returned 230 results
Can You Pass a 1980s Trivia Quiz?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-pass-a-1980s-trivia-quiz
The '80s were an incredibly eventful decade of the 20th century. From wars to political standoffs to wacky cultural changes, the '80s had it all. Can you pass muster against our tough '80s quiz?
What Is SWIFT and How Is It Being Used to Sanction Russia?
money.howstuffworks.com/swift-sanction-russia-news.htm
Disconnecting Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world. Here's how SWIFT works.
Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/hirohito.htm
Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.
Meet Florence Kelley: Labor Reformer, Abolitionist and Co-founder of the NAACP
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/florence-kelley.htm
Grateful that U.S. law ensures decent working conditions and children go to school instead of working in mines? Thank Florence Kelley and her father.
8 Countries That Changed Their Names and Why
history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/countries-changed-names.htm
Look at any vintage map and you'll see how a country's borders shift. But what reason would a country have for changing its name?
Can the government read your private e-mails?
people.howstuffworks.com/stored-email.htm
Email is now protected from secret government searches thanks to a recent U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. Read about this landmark email privacy ruling.
How City Councils Work
people.howstuffworks.com/government/local-politics/city-council.htm
City councils have a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about city councils.
Why It Feels So Good To Be Scared
science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/why-love-to-be-scared.htm
It's already a scary world. Why do we seek to experience more fear?
10 Greek Goddesses in Ancient Mythology
people.howstuffworks.com/greek-goddesses.htm
In Greek mythology, goddesses held as much power as gods, embodying various aspects of nature and human experience.
10 Times 'The Force Awakens' Nods to the 'Star Wars' Prequels
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/10-times-the-force-awakens-nods-the-star-wars-prequels.htm
"The Force Awakens" makes obvious references to the entire "Star Wars" saga. See how the film nods to the prequel trilogy at HowStuffWorks Now.