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The U.S. Vice President Who Took the Oath of Office In Cuba
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William Rufus DeVane King was the U.S.'s 13th vice president, and the only one to take the oath of office in another country. He and President James Buchanan were also the subjects of scandalous talk.
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.
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?
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?
How the U.S. Vice President Works
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The Vice President is second in command to the president. Find out everything you need to know about the vice president.
Why Does the U.S. Have an Electoral College?
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In the U.S. presidential election system, how does the Electoral College work?
How Barack Obama Works
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Barack Obama is a candidate who ran for president in the 2008 United States election. Learn about presidential candidate Barack Obama.
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
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.
Does a Criminal Conviction Bar You From Running for U.S. President?
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In the U.S., the qualifications for running for president are deliberately low. Still, are there any laws that would bar a felon from running for president?