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Top 10 American Political Dynasties
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American political dynasties include the Rockefellers and the Bushes. What are 10 of the most successful political dynasties?
How Political Conventions Work
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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?
How Campaign Finance Works
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Campaign finance is big business and may cost you a presidency. Learn about campaign finance history, contributions, spending and reform strategies.
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.
How Executive Powers Work
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The powers wielded by the U.S. president have waxed and waned over the years. Learn about executive powers in this article at HowStuffWorks.
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.
10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments
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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?
How Joe Biden Works
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Joe Biden, a former senator from Delaware, was Barack Obama's pick for vice president. Read about Joe Biden's latest campaign for the White House.
How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article
Is This Politician From the Republican or Democratic Party?
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Will you be able to feel the BERN on this quiz? Perhaps we might throw down a TRUMP card. If you think you know your political parties, we will WARREN you, this is a tough one.