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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.

How Free Speech Works

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In the U.S., can you truly say anything you want, or are there limits? Find out how free speech works at HowStuffWorks.

Quiz: Getting to Know Barack Obama

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If there's one clear message Sen. Barack Obama wants to get across to the voters, it's that he represents change. He also wants America to know that he's the candidate who can unite the U.S. government. So how will he do it if he's elected president?

The 25th Amendment: The Other Constitutional Way to Remove a President

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It's been invoked in the past, but never to remove a U.S. president from office. How does it work and when — if ever — should it be used?

How the ACLU Works

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The ACLU has defended Americans’ civil liberties for more than 80 years. Learn about the ACLU, its accomplishments and its defense of civil liberties.

Sundown Towns: 'Hiding' Racism Right in the Open

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These towns, with all-white populations, may not be as blatant about their racism as they once were. But they're still here and being forced to face their ugly truth.

Can a felon own a gun in the United States?

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You may have wondered whether a felon can own a gun in the United States. Find out if a felon can own a gun in the U.S. at HowStuffWorks.com.

Do You Know the Nicknames of All 50 US States?

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Ever traveled to the Peace Garden State? Know where to find the Old Line State? Put on your U.S. traveling pants as you navigate from the Evergreen State to the Sunshine State in this state nickname quiz!

Does a Criminal Conviction Bar You From Running for U.S. President?

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In the U.S., the qualifications for running for president are deliberately low. Still, are there any laws that would bar a felon from running for president?

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