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Democracy vs. Republic: What's the Difference?
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Is the U.S. a democracy or a republic? Or both? And what's the difference, anyway?
How Ranked-choice Voting Works
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Supporters of ranked-choice voting say it helps elect more centrist candidates, but critics worry about the downsides.
Why Is the Iowa Caucus So Important?
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The Iowa caucus is one of the most important in the presidential election process. HowStuffWorks looks at why a win here is so critical to candidates.
What's the Difference Between Socialism and Communism?
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They're often mentioned in the same breath, but not every socialist is a communist and not every communist or socialist country operates in the same way.
U.S. State Capitals, Listed Oldest to Newest
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State capitals provide a centralized location for the state's administrative, legislative and sometimes judicial branches. This facilitates efficient governance by bringing together key decision-makers, lawmakers and administrative staff in one place, streamlining communication, coordination and policy implementation.
Does campaign finance reform restrict free speech?
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Does Campaign Finance Reform Restrict Free Speech? Learn why some opponents say campaign finance reform can restrict free speech and what supporters say.
Britain vs. England vs. UK: What's the Difference?
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There's a whale of a difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain. But whatever you do, don't call someone from Scotland "English."
Would You Vote for President Bartlet, Meyer, McCord or Underwood?
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Fiction gave us a lot of fun presidents to imagine in the office. Not all of them are great leaders, nor do all of them have policies we would back, but they're all heroic in some way and make us, on some level, wish they were real.
How Royalty Works
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Royalty enjoys incredible privilege and is often envied by everyone in the country. Learn about royalty and what sets royalty apart from other rulers.
What Countries Are Communist Today? Which Ones Used to Be?
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Communism is a complicated, loaded word. While the strict definition is subject to lots of debate, there is broad agreement on the states call themselves communist today.