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How Mayors Work
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Mayors get a lot of exposure and have tons of responsibility. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about mayors.
How Congressional Investigations Work
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Investigations have been a part of the U.S. Congress since 1790. Learn about how effective they are in this article at HowStuffWorks.
How Well Do You Know the U.S. Constitution?
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Nothing less than the blueprint for the American government, the Constitution is an important part of history classes and citizenship tests (and the occasional quiz show!) How well do you know this vital document? Show off your savvy now with our quiz!
Elizabeth MacDonough Is the Senate Parliamentarian. What in the World Does She Do?
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The office of the Senate parliamentarian provides access to nonpartisan expertise to help develop new legislation and understanding of the rules that govern the Senate.
Can You Fill In the Blanks for This US Constitution Quiz?
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The U.S. is a nation built on rights and ideals and ruled by laws, not kings. These immortal elements of America are described in the Constitution of The United States, the document that forms the foundation of the U.S. How well do you know it?
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.
The Branches of U.S. Government Quiz
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Discussions about politics can be overheard almost anywhere, but how much do you really know about the nuts and bolts of our government? Find out if you can ace this quiz on branches of the U.S. government.
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.
How the Civil Rights Movement Worked
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The civil rights movement fought racism against blacks that persisted in American society. Explore the civil rights movement and its leaders and legislation.
How the Seneca Falls Convention Kicked Off the U.S. Women's Rights Movement
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The meeting of a group of abolitionist activist women at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848 became the starting point for the women's rights movement in the U.S.