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How John McCain Worked
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John McCain is a Republican senator and candidate for the presidency in the 2008 election. Learn about John McCain and the political career of John McCain.
History Buff: Abraham Lincoln Quiz
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Some historians consider Abraham Lincoln the greatest U.S. president ever. But how much do you know about the 16th president? Take this quiz and test your knowledge of the Great Emancipator.
What does a chop shop do?
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What does a chop shop do? Read about chop shops and what happens to stolen cars.
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.
6 Startling Revelations From Declassified U.S. Government Documents
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Declassified government documents can change our view of history, and also sometimes contain surprising revelations.
The Ultimate Elections Quiz
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Presidential candidates spend millions of dollars on ads, trade inflammatory jabs on live television and crisscross the country many times over on their quest for votes. But beyond pulling a lever, punching a card or pressing a button, do you really know how the country's electoral system works?
John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty
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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?
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 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.
Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.