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The Ultimate Elections Quiz
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Presidential candidates spend millions of dollars on ads, trade inflammatory jabs on live television and crisscross the country many times over on their quest for votes. But beyond pulling a lever, punching a card or pressing a button, do you really know how the country's electoral system works?
Democracy vs. Republic: What's the Difference?
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The democracy vs. republic debates can get pretty intense, but which is the U.S. actually? The truth is both. Ancient Greek and Roman history help explain why.
Why Does the U.S. Have an Electoral College?
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In the U.S. presidential election system, how does the Electoral College work?
Will a Third-Party Candidate Ever Win the White House?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the many hurdles a third-party presidential candidate faces in the U.S., and why it's harder than ever for them to be elected.
10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments
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Some strange proposals have been made for Constitutional amendments. Learn about the 10 weirdest failed Constitutional amendments at HowStuffWorks.
Who Said It: Bush or Obama?
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George W. Bush and Barack Obama obviously have strong differences of opinions about many, many things. But check out these quotes about economic matters -- could it be that these two aren't as far apart as we think?
How Lobbying Works
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Do you know How Lobbying Works? Keep reading to find out How Lobbying Works and explore more about campaigning!
What Happens if a Presidential Candidate Dies?
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The death of a presidential candidate sure can throw a wrench into the election process. HowStuffWorks Now figures out what would happen.
How Libertarianism Works
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Do you know How Libertarianism Works? Keep reading to learn more about politics and discover How Libertarianism Works.
5 Historic Presidential Campaign Collapses
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Discover 5 Historic Presidential Campaign Collapses. Keep reading to learn about politics and explore Historic Presidential Campaign Collapses.