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How Sophisticated Are You?
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Our world has started to blur the lines of refined and cultured behavior, but society still has rules for polite behavior. Take this quiz to find out how sophisticated you really are.
The Plan to Dig Up President James K. Polk — For a Third Time
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What's behind the campaign to exhume and rebury the United States' 11th president? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
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.
Who Are These "Family Guy" Characters?
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Life is crazy, so we're "lucky there's a family guy" to give us a little reprieve from the rough times we face in our day-to-day lives. If you love the Seth McFarlane sensation, this quiz will show you just how many of his characters you remember.
How Supreme Court Appointments Work
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When a Supreme Court justice retires, there's a lot of speculation and political maneuvering regarding the replacement. Find out how Supreme Court justices are nominated, who is qualified to serve and how a nominee is approved.
Why did it take more than 20 years to bury Eva Peron?
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Eva Peron's body wasn't buried for more than 20 years after her death; opposition parties used her body as a token in politics. Learn about Eva Peron's body.
Pluralist Democracy: How Organized Groups Influence Policymakers
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The pluralist democracy model explains how power spreads across many groups rather than resting in one place.
15 Democratic Socialist Countries and Social Democracies
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What do you get when you mix a market economy with a strong commitment to equality, social justice, and democracy? You get social democracies and democratic socialist countries, and they come in a surprising variety.
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.
How Barbecue Works
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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.