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How Supreme Court Decisions Shape Our Government
A Simple Breakdown of the Biggest Decisions Yet
Nov 7
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The Shatterpoint
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The Federal Judiciary
District Court? Court of Appeals? Supreme Court? Let's Break it Down.
Nov 6
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The Invisible Force: How Political Parties Shape Who Gets Elected
You probably assume elections are about individuals. In truth, parties do more than pick names; they shape the choices, message, and even the rules.
Oct 24
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How the World Votes…And What the U.S. Can Learn From It
Do you believe your vote is counted the same way as in other democracies? The answer may surprise you.
Oct 22
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How Congressional Districts Are Drawn; And Why It Matters
Understanding the rules behind congressional district lines reveals how power is shaped
Oct 20
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Who Draws the Lines, Wins the Game: The Politics of Redistricting and Gerrymandering
Elbridge Gerry and his salamander map were just the beginning.
Oct 15
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Why the United States Has an Electoral College
How an Outdated 200-Year-Old Compromise Uplifted Slave Holders and Still Shapes Who Wins the White House
Oct 12
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A Closer Look at U.S. Political Parties: Then and Now
Why do we have Democrats and Republicans, and how did they come to be?
Sep 19
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The Shatterpoint
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How Voting Rights Have Changed
The right to vote, also called suffrage, has not always been a basic right for all people in the United States.
Sep 4
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Understanding the Roads to U.S. Citizenship
An Article from Guest Author Alexander Perez
Aug 20
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Why America Was Built to Protect You—Even From Its Own Leaders
An Article from Guest Author Alexander Perez
Jul 2
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Power Starts With Us: What Popular Sovereignty Really Means in America
Popular sovereignty means that the power of the government comes from the people.
Jun 24
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