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Why Does the U.S. House of Representatives Have Only 435 Seats?
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That's about one House member for every 761,169 people, which is far less representative than when the nation was founded. How can that be changed?
US Patriotism Quiz
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How well do show your stars and stripes? Take this quiz to see how much national pride you have.
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.
United States Enacts the Lend-Lease Bill: January 1941-June 1941
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from January 1941 to June 1941. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
Why Is Missouri Called the Show-me State?
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Lots of U.S. states have nicknames, but Missouri's arguably is one of the best. HowStuffWorks investigates how Missouri got its famous flinty moniker.
How Narco States Work
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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.
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?
What's a shotgun house?
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A shotgun house is modestly built and constructed in very close proximity to other shotgun houses. Learn about the shotgun house and it's history.
How Buying a House Works
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You know that you've stepped up and claimed your piece of the American dream when you finally get the keys to your first home. But how do you get there?
How Section 8 Housing Works
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Understanding how section 8 housing works involves a study of housing history in the U.S. Learn more about how section 8 housing works here.