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How Historic Districts Work
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Historic districts could protect you from your neighbor's bad taste. Find out how historic districts work and how your neighborhood could become one.
What is a certificate of appropriateness?
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A certificate of appropriateness must be issued by a historic preservation committee to approve any additions or changes to a building in a historic district. Learn about certificates of appropriateness in this article.
What's the Difference Between Redistricting and Gerrymandering?
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It's that time of decade, when congressional maps get redrawn to reflect population growth — and often to improve one party's chances at the polls. So, when does redistricting become gerrymandering? The line is blurry.
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
Who Is the 99 Percent?: Occupy Wall Street Quiz
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On Sept. 17, 2011, between 1,000 and 2,000 activists took to the streets of Lower Manhattan's financial district to protest wealth inequality in the United States. Test your knowledge of how the Occupy Wall Street protests work.
How the Judicial System Works
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The U.S. judicial system is a complex, fascinating system. Learn about the U.S. judicial system, federal courts, the U.S. Supreme Court and grand juries.
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.
Could the Moore v. Harper SCOTUS Case Radically Alter U.S. Democracy?
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could give state legislators almost complete control over federal elections, which some experts fear could establish one-party rule and endanger democracy.
How Professional Development for Teachers Works
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Professional development for teachers is extremely useful for getting ahead. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about professional development for teachers.
The Ultimate Dallas Quiz
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Everything is big in Texas and Dallas is no exception. You can spend a few weeks in the greater Dallas metropolitan area and still not see all the attractions. Dallas is a fast moving city with an undercurrent of Old West appeal. Take our quiz to learn more about this exciting city.