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How Political Recalls Work
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Why (and how) are voters taking the extraordinary step of recalling officials they've already elected? Read about political recalls at HowStuffWorks.
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 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 Does the Speaker of the House Do?
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The speaker of the House occupies a central role in our government, but what exactly does the job entail?
How Ordinary Citizens Can Get Congress to Actually Listen
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How should constituents communicate with their Congressional representatives? Learn about the U.S. Congress in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
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.
U.S. Adoptees May Soon Gain Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Since the 1940s, the birth certificates of adopted children have been routinely changed to reflect the history and names of adoptive parents. States across the nation increasingly favor allowing adoptees access to the originals.
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 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
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.