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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?

How Well Do You Know the U.S. Constitution?

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Nothing less than the blueprint for the American government, the Constitution is an important part of history classes and citizenship tests (and the occasional quiz show!) How well do you know this vital document? Show off your savvy now with our quiz!

Do You Know if These Landmarks Are in the North or the South?

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Before Americans decided to manifest their destiny and expand west, the entire country was divided between the North and the South. Can you look at these landmarks and tell us whether they're in the North or the South?

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.

Can You Match the College to the State It's In?

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Princeton, Harvard and Vanderbilt rank among the greatest institutions of higher learning in the U.S., but do you know where these storied schools are located? Take our quiz to see if you can match the college to the state!

H.R. 8 Mandates Gun Background Checks. Why Is It Stuck in the Senate?

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H.R. 8, which passed the House last year, would eliminate private gun sale loopholes and require nearly universal background checks. But it faces difficult odds of passage in the Senate.

How Supreme Court Appointments Work

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When a Supreme Court justice retires, there's a lot of speculation and political maneuvering regarding the replacement. Find out how Supreme Court justices are nominated, who is qualified to serve and how a nominee is approved.

Aaron Burr: Yes, He Killed Hamilton, But What Else Did He Do?

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Aaron Burr is perhaps best known as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, but what else did this vice president of the United States do?

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 Much Do You Know About the American Frontier?

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You'll grow ever so curious with each amazing fact you discover on this American expansion quiz. The sweet land of liberty went through some rough patches during its birth. Learn a few of the more sensational events that made America so splendid!

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