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Quiz: Can a U.S. President Do That?

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Take this HowStuffWorks quiz to learn what's within a U.S. president's rights.

10 Essential Supreme Court Cases of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a huge force on the Supreme Court. HowStuffWorks looks at the mark she left in her 27 years on the highest court.

Corporal Punishment Continues in U.S. Schools, Despite Its Ineffectiveness

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In the 2013-14 school year, 109,000 students faced corporal punishment. Learn about the use of spankings as discipline in school at HowStuffWorks Now.

Wacky Wedding Traditions Quiz

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Some wedding traditions are lovely and others don't make much sense. Test your knowledge of wedding traditions with our HowStuffWorks quiz.

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.

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 Young Is Too Young to Be Arrested?

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HowStuffWorks talks to a juvenile justice expert about how the U.S. needs to prevent children as young as 6 from being arrested.

How City Councils Work

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City councils have a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about city councils.

Kennedy-Johnson Era

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The Kennedy-Johnson era is an important aspect of modern American history. Learn more about the Kennedy-Johnson era at HowStuffWorks.

Why Do Americans Pay Taxes on April 15?

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To U.S. taxpayers, April 15 comes with lots of scrambling and sweating to send some cash or paperwork to the IRS. But why does Tax Day fall on that particular date? And why is it on April 18 sometimes?

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