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How Executive Powers Work
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The powers wielded by the U.S. president have waxed and waned over the years. Learn about executive powers in this article at HowStuffWorks.
How Abortion Rights Could Become State-by-state Decisions
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The battle over abortion in the United States rages on. Will abortion rights decisions be moved to the states if the leaked Alito opinion is adopted by the Supreme Court?
How Labor Unions Work
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Labor unions lobby for better working conditions, hours, pay and benefits. Learn about labor unions and the role they play in securing workers' rights.
Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.
How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article
10 Pioneering Female Politicians
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Which female politicians have trail-blazed a path to close the gender gap? Learn about 10 pioneering female politicians.
How NATO Works
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is built on an alliance between 30 North American and European countries. But it's much more than that.
Can the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Be Postponed?
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The date the U.S. president must vacate office is written into the Constitution, election or not. Filling the seat without an election, though, is complicated.
12 Countries With Red and White Flags
Countries with red and white flags sometimes pick those colors because they often symbolize historical sacrifice and purity.
Which Historical Figure Are You?
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Popular historical figures are remembered for a reason; they've left such a mark on the world that we just can't and don't want to forget about them. Which popular figure would you be? Take this quiz to find out!