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The U.S. government, with its three branches of government and a system of checks and balances, is responsible for governing the 50 states and all districts and territories of the United States.

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More to History: How the Library of Congress Was Saved

The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, but at one point it was nearly destroyed—until a former president stepped in to save the day.

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More to History: The New Hampshire Primary Drags a General into the Race

Every four years, presidential candidates look to the New Hampshire primary to propel them into contention, or in one case, make them a candidate at all.

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Vet Dogs

Zac Baker learns about America’s Vet Dogs and their mission to support veterans returning to civilian life.

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The Rise of Populism

Populism is characterized by a political party member claiming to champion the interests of common people. However, delving into its roots requires revisiting the 19th century, when the term was first coined.

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History Shorts: Skipping a Presidential Debate

Presidential debates are seen as a quadrennial tradition today, but history shows us they aren’t guaranteed to take place.

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America 101: What are the Nastiest Campaigns in History?

Find out the history behind the nastiest campaigns in history.

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History Shorts: FDR Takes the Democratic Convention by Storm

FDR’s nomination as president in 1932 was far from a sure thing, the result of political maneuvers and backroom deals.

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History Shorts: Roosevelt and Taft Battle at the RNC

Two former friends became fierce rivals, and it all played out on one of the biggest stages in politics.

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Super Tuesday’s Ill‑Fated Origins

Super Tuesday started as an idea to make southern Democrats more heard. It didn’t go as planned.

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The Mendez Family’s Fight Against School Segregation

Years before Brown v. Board of Ed, the Mendezes fought their own battle against legalized school segregation, risking their livelihood to lay the groundwork for the Supreme Court decision to come.

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Before the Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor Saved Baseball

Growing up in the Bronx, Sonia Sotomayor grew up a die‑hard Yankees fan. Little did she know that one day, she would play a role in saving the entire sport.

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Why Republicans are Linked to Elephants

The connection between Republicans and elephants stuck with the publication of a political cartoon in the 1870s.

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