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Taxpayer-funded Pension and Perks of Former U.S. Officials

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U.S. presidents draw pensions for life, but what about members of Congress? HowStuffWorks finds out where our tax dollars go to fund their retirement.

How Well Do You Know the US Government?

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The US government is one of the largest and most influential on earth, but most Americans don't understand how it works. Put your government know-how to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

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?

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.

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.

Why would the U.S. mint a trillion-dollar coin?

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Why would the U.S. mint a trillion dollar coin? Keep reading to learn more about why the U.S. would mint a trillion dollar coin.

How are stem cells used in medicine today?

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Whether drawn from embryos, placentas or adults, stem cells continue to garner attention. Find out how stem cells are used in modern medicine.

How a U.S. Vice Presidential Vacancy Is Filled

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If the U.S. vice president must step up and become president, who becomes vice president? HowStuffWorks breaks it down.

Can You Get in Trouble for Not Flying the U.S. Flag at Half-staff?

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Days when U.S. flags are officially lowered to half-staff have greatly increased. But can you get into trouble if you don't lower your own flag?

10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges

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Other countries besides the U.S. have electoral college systems. HowStuffWorks looks at some of them.

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