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What Are Private Military Companies (PMCs), And Why Are They Controversial?
Modern warfare in the 21st century has changed to something far beyond the simple battlefields and strategies of the past. Although state
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The Impact of Ranked-Choice Voting On Elections In The United States
As politics in the U.S. becomes more polarized, reformers and voters have started to look for alternative electoral systems that have a
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Knowing Nothing, Doing Plenty: How One Party Influenced America In The 1850s
In the nineteenth century, the United States saw a dramatic influx of immigrants. Millions of individuals were fleeing Europe due to famine
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The Nazi Censorship Of Jewish Literature
Organized groups of university students in Germany burned over 25,000 books on May 10, 1933. This mass desecration of literary works
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Why The Federal Reserve Is Independent From The Three Branches Of Government
In any class involving American politics, the fundamental concept that comes up most often is checks and balances. Simply put, it’s the idea
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The Firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez: How Politics Might Undermine Scientific Integrity
In a world infected with political polarization and gridlock, only a few stories have highlighted the clash between science and policy
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Are Political Action Committees (PACs) A Threat To American Democracy?
The foundation of America’s democracy relies on the honesty and fairness of our elections, as it gives a voice to all in the government
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Commander-In-Check: How The United States Limits Presidential Power
The President is widely regarded as the most important person in the United States government. After all, they are the symbolic figurehead
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A Look Into Elon Musk’s New Political Party
On America’s Independence Day, Elon Musk put out a poll on X/Twitter that stated the following: “Independence Day is the perfect time to
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Alligator Alcatraz: A Throwback To Roosevelt’s World War II Internment Camps?
After Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt legitimized the mass incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese people—even those that
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Is America Really A True Democracy?
The United States is often described as one of the world’s oldest and strongest democracies. From Super Bowl commercials to eighth-grade
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Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill: Is It Really A “Disgusting Abomination”?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a fresh budget reconciliation bill in the 119th United States Congress, and its purpose is simple
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Are Young People In The United States More Tuned Out Of Politics?
Amid the United States’ intense political climate, a new troubling trend may be unfolding: young Americans are more turned out of politics
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The Impact Of Memes On Politics
The media is the heartbeat of politics. It connects the people with the leaders, provides policy information, and covers the activities of
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Montesquieu’s Idea Of Separation Of Powers
One of the most fundamental and well-known principles in democratic systems is separation of powers. This is because of its significance, as
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A Simple Overview Of The Different Forms Of Government
By definition, all governments share the same goal: to lead and protect their people. However, every government has different methods when
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What Happened To Countries That Implemented Wealth Tax Policies?
As discussions about money become louder and more widespread around the United States, wealth inequality continues to grow into a bigger and
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What Is The Difference Between A President And A Prime Minister?
When discussing leaders of countries, the terms “president” and “prime minister” often get thrown around. Even though both of these titles
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Why Did The Founding Fathers Decide To Replace The Articles Of Confederation?
When the United States was still a young country back in the late 1700s, the Founding Fathers had to create a new kind of government
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What Exactly Is A Filibuster?
In the United States, senators can use something called a filibuster to delay or block a vote on a bill. It typically happens on the Senate
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The Social Credit System Of China
China's Social Credit System is a government program that was created to instill trust and accountability in society. This is done to
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The Difference Between The Two Types Of Presidential Vetoes
In the United States, one of the major powers that the President has is the ability to veto, which gives him the legal right to stop
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What Happens During The Presidential Inauguration?
The presidential inauguration in the United States of America is a formal ceremony that happens every four years to mark the beginning of a
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What Is The Difference Between Fiscal And Monetary Policy?
Fiscal policy refers to the government's decisions on spending and taxation in an effort to influence the economy. This policy affects how
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What Was The Brown v. Board Of Education Case?
In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court made a big decision that would end up changing the American education system and civil rights. This case
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How Does A Bill Turn Into Law In The United States?
Much like piecing together some kind of complex puzzle where every piece has a place that is important, the process of turning an idea into
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How Do American Presidential Elections Work?
The American presidential election process is an important event that happens every four years. It helps choose the leader of the United
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The Political Parties In The United States Explained
Within the United States, the political arena is an ever-evolving landscape fueled by the presence of two major political parties
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Wesberry v. Sanders: The Forgotten Case That Actually Transformed The U.S. Voting System
Wesberry v. Sanders (1964) is a quite unknown yet landmark Supreme Court case that brought the issue of unequal representation in congressio
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