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10 Ways the U.S. Has Kept Citizens From Voting
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From Poll taxes and literacy tests to ID laws, the U.S. has long-restricted citizens' right to vote. Learn some voting barriers at HowStuffWorks.
How Barack Obama Works
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Barack Obama is a candidate who ran for president in the 2008 United States election. Learn about presidential candidate Barack Obama.
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?
British Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns After Only 44 Days
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Liz Truss has resigned as British prime minister. What does this mean for the future of the U.K. and who will take her place?
The Reagan Administration
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The Reagan administration played a big role in modern American history. Learn more about the Reagan administration at HowStuffWorks.
You Know These 7 Supreme Court Cases by Name, But What Did They Decide?
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Some Supreme Court cases are so well-known they're often referred to by their case names, like Roe v. Wade. But what were the cases really about, and what did they decide?
What are the origins of democracy?
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What are the origins of democracy? Read about politics in the United States (which is actually a republic), the ancient Athenians and the origins of democracy.
What does a lieutenant governor do?
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What does a lieutenant governor do? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what a lieutenant governor does.
Pluralist Democracy: How Organized Groups Influence Policymakers
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The pluralist democracy model explains how power spreads across many groups rather than resting in one place.
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.