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Who Is Liz Truss, Great Britain's New Prime Minister?
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Chosen by the Conservative Party, Liz Truss succeeds Boris Johnson to become the U.K's prime minister, the 15th to serve under Queen Elizabeth.
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?
Do Campaign TV Ads Really Change Voters' Minds?
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American TV viewers are bombarded with political ads during the lengthy campaign season. But do these ads really make a difference to voting habits?
Can You Name These British Politicians if We Scramble Their Names?
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Like "The Polygon" in "The Times," many a politician's name becomes unrecognizable when mangled into an anagram. Could you recognize the names of British politicians once put through an alphabetical meat grinder?
Leftist vs. Liberal: Nuanced Differences in Political Philosophies
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People often use "leftist" and "liberal" like they mean the same thing. But in political science, that’s a bit like calling all rectangles squares. The ideas, goals, and methods of leftist vs. liberal politics differ in important ways.
How Political Primaries Work
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Political primaries are meant to transfer the power of who would run for president from the elite to the voters. Learn about primaries at HowStuffWorks.
How a State's Attorney Works
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A state's attorney has a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about a state's attorney.
15 Least Racist Countries: A Complicated List
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Racism isn't always loud. Sometimes it's in the job you don't get, the glance you receive at the store, or the place you're told you "shouldn't go." Figuring out the least racist countries is complex, but research, surveys, and policy data can point us in the right direction.
Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency
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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.
How the U.S. Vice President Works
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The Vice President is second in command to the president. Find out everything you need to know about the vice president.