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The Battle for the 19th Amendment and Women's Right to Vote
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It's been 101 years since the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote in the United States?
A Portrait of John F. Kennedy, America's Youngest President
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John F. Kennedy was the youngest man elected president of the United States and fourth killed in office. HowStuffWorks looks at JFK's life and death.
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!
Joseph McCarthy Pictures
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American politician Joseph McCarthy became famous for investigations into supposed communist subversion. See pictures of Joseph McCarthy at HowStuffWorks.
What Do You Know About the Treaty of Versailles?
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This Versailles Treaty test is required trivia. Gain a better understanding of today's current events by peeking into the past with our war history challenge. Find out how strong words on a piece of paper ended one major war and quite possibly may have led us into another.
How a Filibuster Works
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What exactly is a filibuster and why are they happening more frequently? Read about filibusters at HowStuffWorks.
The Clinton Administration
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The Clinton administration was very controversial and left a huge impact on modern American history. Read about the Clinton administration at HowStuffWorks.
Why the U.S. Hasn't Always Supported the International Criminal Court
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While the U.S. is in full support of investigating Vladimir Putin's war crimes in Ukraine, it's long opposed the International Criminal Court at The Hague. But why?
Build Your Political Dream Team and We'll Guess How Old You Are
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Ask anyone who has been around for a few generations and they'll tell you how much has changed in politics. Will you be riding with the squad or sticking with the old guard? Choose your favorite political reps, and we'll predict your answer.
How Supreme Court Appointments Work
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When a Supreme Court justice retires, there's a lot of speculation and political maneuvering regarding the replacement. Find out how Supreme Court justices are nominated, who is qualified to serve and how a nominee is approved.