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How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States
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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.
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.
Kamala Harris Becomes the First Black Female Vice President in U.S. History
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Kamala Harris is the first woman in U.S. history (and first Black woman and first Asian American woman) to become vice president. But she's used to being a groundbreaker.
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.
Pick Which Politicians Would Win in an Arm Wrestling Match and We'll Guess Your Age
Some politicians claim to be strong, but does that attribute go beyond their policies alone? You tell us – we'll give you groups of politicians, you choose the one who would come out victorious in an arm wrestling contest, and we'll guess how old you are.
The Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey Plan: A Constitutional Grudge Match
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When the Articles of Confederation failed, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 became a contest between large states and small states for equal representation.
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.
Smarter Than the Average American? Take This USA Quiz!
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Hundreds of millions of people live in the USA, but very few of them know all that much about the country they live in. Do you fit in that category, or do you think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz on all things America to find out.
How State Governors Work
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State governors have a lot of power and responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about state governors.
How City Councils Work
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City councils have a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about city councils.