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How City Councils Work
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City councils have a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about city councils.
Why Do We Care About the First 100 Days?
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A new U.S. president is under pressure to produce in those first 100 days in office. Why is that and does it really matter?
How Mayors Work
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Mayors get a lot of exposure and have tons of responsibility. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about mayors.
Why Is Ayn Rand Still So Popular Today?
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Part-Time Genius podcast examines why Ayn Rand is still such a political rock star.
The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday
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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?
Do You Know the Leap Year These Historical Events Happened?
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What comes along once every four years and is a real downer for salaried workers? It's leap year! While this one day may not hold a ton of historical significance, the year it represents certainly does. Can you identify the important events or moments in these years divisible by four?
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 Presidential Debates Work
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The presidential debate is a time-honored institution that's constantly evolving. Learn about the presidential debate and the impact it has on voters.
How the Emancipation Proclamation Worked
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While Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation didn't free the slaves, it was a crucial political move. Read about the Emancipation Proclamation.
What Is Zionism and Is It Fueling the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict?
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Nearly any discussion around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will include the word Zionism. But what does it even mean, and how has Zionism changed over the course of history?