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What is the difference between soft money and hard money campaign donations?
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Soft and hard money describe specific types of political campaign donations. Learn the difference between soft and hard money in this article.
July 4 1776: American Independence Day
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Americans celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence every year on July 4 with picnics and fireworks. Learn the story behind Independence Day in the United States and how its traditions came about.
The Clinton Administration
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The Clinton administration was very controversial and left a huge impact on modern American history. Read about the Clinton administration at HowStuffWorks.
Why are some national contests invalid in certain states and other countries?
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Why are most national contests in the United States, void in Rhode Island? And what does "void where prohibited" mean? Also, why are these contests open only to U.S. (and sometimes Canadian) residents?
The Oldest President of the U.S. Is a Repeat Record-holder
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President Joe Biden became the oldest president in U.S. history when he took the oath of office in 2020 at 78 years old. The former senator of Delaware also served as vice president for two consecutive terms of the Obama administration between 2009 and 2017.
Why Hasn't There Been Another Constitutional Convention?
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The first and only Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia in 1787. HowStuffWorks NOW looks into why there haven't been others.
How Political Conventions Work
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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?
How E-voting Works
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E-voting lets votes be cast and tabulated electronically. Learn about e-voting systems, e-voting concerns like voter fraud and voting over the internet.
Why do people vote?
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Why do people vote? Find out what motivates people to vote in elections.
Does a Criminal Conviction Bar You From Running for U.S. President?
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In the U.S., the bar for running for president is deliberately set low - only age and citizenship rules are written into the Constitution. Still, are there any laws that would bar a felon from running for the highest office in the land?