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What Are the Three Branches of U.S. Government and How Do They Work Together?
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America's founders devised a structure in which the three branches of government would co-exist in a system of checks and balances.
How British Parliament Works
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The United Kingdom and the United States both have representative democracies, but their legislatures work very differently.
How a U.S. Vice Presidential Vacancy Is Filled
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If the U.S. vice president must step up and become president, who becomes vice president? HowStuffWorks breaks it down.
10 Cover-ups That Just Made Things Worse
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What were 10 attempted cover-ups that just made things worse? Learn more about these cover-ups at HowStuffWorks.com.
10 Times 'The Force Awakens' Nods to the 'Star Wars' Prequels
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"The Force Awakens" makes obvious references to the entire "Star Wars" saga. See how the film nods to the prequel trilogy at HowStuffWorks Now.
10 Little-known Facts About the Founding Fathers
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You may be able to name a few of the Founding Fathers of the United States. But you probably haven't heard these facts about the Founding Fathers.
Why is habeas corpus important?
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Habeas corpus means "you have the body" and is an important civil right, even if it sounds archaic. Learn how habeas corpus works.
Do You Know Which Cities Have a NHL Team, and Which Don't?
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Put everything you're doing on ice and get ready to "check" this quiz! We want to know if you're an NHL super fan. Can you identify these hockey towns and those that might wish they were? Travel the U.S. one NHL team at a time!
The Roman Empire Wars Quiz
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From legions of soldiers to powerful generals, it's impossible to get a full scope of the Roman Empire and its role in history without discussing the many wars Rome engaged in. How well read are you on the wars that defined an empire?
What does a state treasurer do?
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What does a state treasurer do? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what a state treasurer does.