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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.
What Do You Know About How Canadian Elections Work?
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Do you know the difference between the House of Commons and the Senate? Or how to find out where you can vote in advance? What about who represents the Crown in Parliament? After taking this quiz, you'll know all about how elections work in Canada!
Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies
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The British imposition of the Stamp Act in 1765 drew street demonstrations against the new law in the American colonies, resulting in its eventual repeal.
How Much Do You know About the Canadian Government?
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Canada is a vast country, but a very sparsely populated one. Governing such a place can be challenging! How much do you know about our northern neighbor's government?
British Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns After Only 44 Days
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Liz Truss has resigned as British prime minister. What does this mean for the future of the U.K. and who will take her place?
10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges
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Other countries besides the U.S. have electoral college systems. HowStuffWorks looks at some of them.
You're 100% Canadian If You Get More Than 10 Right on This Canadian Citizenship Test
So, you think you're Canadian, eh? Then you must be an expert in your country! If you've got all of the knowledge a Canuck needs, then you'll have to prove it. See how far you can get on this Canadian citizenship quiz!
How Well Do You Know Irish History?
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The history of the Irish involves myth, legend and centuries of persistent fighting for ethnic and religious freedom. How much do you know about the people and events that defined Ireland? Test your luck (and your knowledge) with this quiz!
4 Times Politicians Have Gotten in Physical Fights
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When have politicians gotten in physical fights? Learn more about politicians in physical fights in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
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.