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10 Things You Don’t Know About Lobbyists
Lobbyists are people who work to inform or persuade lawmakers to pass laws or take action. Lobbyists usually work for “interest groups” or “special interests.”
Health Care in America: How Americans Access Health Care
Healthcare in the U.S. has long been a topic of debate and discussion, even before the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010. Although the U.S. government offers programs that provide access to healthcare services, Americans pay for and receive coverage from a variety of sources. What are the main health insurance options for Americans? Let’s take a look.
U.S. Campaign Finance: When Money Talks
For a U.S. political candidate to be competitive, he or she must have money. Today’s elections require large amounts of cash to get the word out. From digital campaigns to TV ads, fundraising is a lifeline for candidates
Voracious for Veto! The Presidential Veto
Not afraid to wield their constitutional right, these five presidents used the veto the most.
Ebb and Cash Flow: How Wall Street Works
What even is Wall Street? It’s the name for the financial and investment community, which includes stock exchanges, large banks and big businesses.
The U.S. Presidential Inauguration
After the November election results are tabulated, the President-elect prepares to take office and is formally inaugurated as President of the United States on January 20. The inauguration celebration is not only a symbol of democracy, but also an important part of our country’s peaceful transition of power. The inaugural ceremonies began with the first President, George Washington, and evolves under the direction of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inauguration Ceremonies (JCCIC).
Tried and True: The Evolution of the U.S. Military Minorities
America has long been championed as a mix of cultures. Let’s take a look at the evolution of minorities in the armed services and specific instances where each group played a role. Racial Inclusion | Women Inclusion | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Inclusion.
Getting on the Ticket: The Road to Party Nomination
Political parties used to select presidential candidates for the general election without voter’s input. In the early 1900s, states began to use primaries and caucuses to nominate candidates. Here’s how this works.