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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?
Can a U.S. President Remain in Business Once in Office?
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What does U.S. law say about the president and his business holdings? Find out from HowStuffWorks Now.
How Super PACs Work
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Super PACs are a controversial new development in the United States system of elections and campaign finance. Read about the development and influence of Super PACs at HowStuffWorks.
Abigail Adams, the Founding Mother Who 'Remembered the Ladies'
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Abigail Adams was the first second lady and second first lady of the United States. But her legacy goes much beyond being wife to President John Adams. See why what made her known as one of the "founding mothers."
Mitsuye Endo: The Woman Who Took Down Executive Order 9066
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Mitsuye Endo was the plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit that led to the closing of the U.S. Japanese internment camps. HowStuffWorks tells her story.
Can You Pass This 1953 General Knowledge Quiz?
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This is a general knowledge quiz about the all-important year 1953, but you'll need to know more than basic grade-school trivia. The facts we present may come in handy one day. So take time to take in some little-known 1953 history and build up your brain bank!
13 Socialist Countries That Look Way Different From Each Other
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When people talk about socialist countries, they often picture full government control and no private ownership. But in practice, socialist economies vary widely.
How the FBI Works
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The FBI is explained in this article. Learn about the FBI.
The Ultimate Health Insurance Quiz
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The cost of health care in the United States is staggering, and health insurance, which pays some of the bills, is an often complicated benefit that none of us like until we need it. Take this quiz to see how much you know about health insurance.
How do bonds work?
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People buy bonds as investments, similar to buying stocks, but bonds are much less risky than stocks. Learn how bonds and bond trading work.