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How State Governors Work
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State governors have a lot of power and responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about state governors.
Is This the Name of a Real or Fake Organ?
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It is commonly accepted that there are 78 organs in the human body. Can you tell the difference between a real organ and a made-up one? Take this quiz to prove your organ knowledge!
What does a county board of commissioners do?
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What does a county board of commissioners do? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what a county board of commissioners does.
What does a state comptroller do?
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What does a state comptroller do? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what a state comptroller does.
Direct Democracy Allows Citizens to Decide Laws Without Representatives
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In politics, direct democracy means giving everyday people—not just politicians—a direct say in laws and policies. Unlike a representative democracy, where elected officials make decisions on behalf of the people, direct democracy allows citizens to vote on political issues themselves.
How Volunteer Recruitment Works
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Volunteer recruitment is a crucial part of the non-profit and political world. Learn the most effective tactics for volunteer recruitment in this article.
10 Most Successful Third-party Presidential Candidates
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Historically in the United States, third parties have successfully steered political discourse and lawmaking, yet largely haven't stuck around long enough to get their own candidates into office. Which have had the best shot?
Can a Country Leave the United Nations?
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Can a country leave the United Nations? What countries have left the U.N.? Learn about the process and possibility in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?
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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.
How Alien Hand Syndrome Works
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Alien hand syndrome sounds like something from a B-grade horror movie, but it's a real condition. You could be completely at the mercy of your own renegade hand -- it could keep your other hand from functioning, punch you or even choke you.