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Can You Pass This Sudden Death U.S. State Quiz?

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Think long and hard about these U.S. state questions before you answer. One wrong move and it could all be over! Will you know the states as well as you think you do, or will it be over before you even begin?

Can You Identify the U.S. State From a Crossword Clue?

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Love geography *and* word games? We've got a quiz for you! It's on the American states, written in crossword style, with a short clue and the number of letters. Ready? Test your state savvy now!

How Much Do You Know About the US States That Border Canada?

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Just because we're neighbours, doesn't mean we're close — at least in terms of how much we know about one another. Take this quiz and get better acquainted with our friends from south of the border!

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 Is Critical Race Theory Anyway?

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Critical race theory (CRT) is a hot button issue in the United States. School boards and state legislatures in seven states have banned it from being taught in the classroom. How did we get here and why is everyone freaking out?

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.

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.

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.

Does the U.S. Require Citizens to Carry ID?

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The United States doesn't have a national ID, but are U.S. citizens required to carry identification? HowStuffWorks investigates.

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?

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