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5 Laws That Divided the Nation
These laws changed how America works! When it comes to passing laws in the United States, complete agreement is rare. But in order for this country to work, both sides, the Democratic and Republican parties, need to find a common ground. This is exactly why most legislation sees some level of bipartisan support. But now…
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10 Things Presidents Can NEVER Do in Office
The role of a president is one of immense power and responsibility. Yet, no matter how powerful a president may seem, that power is not absolute. Constitutions, legal frameworks, democratic norms, and historical precedents place clear boundaries around presidential authority. In this article, we explore 10 things presidents can never do while in office, whether…
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Jeans, Broccoli, and 7 Other Things FORBIDDEN at the White House
These things are forbidden at the White House: Yes, the White House, one of the most well-known structures in the world, has some peculiar regulations that may appear odd to the average person at first. However, their adoption served a specific purpose. Presidents have wanted to permanently ban certain items from the building because power…
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20 Little-Known Rules Every First Lady Follows
Are First Ladies Expected to Be Perfect? Being the First Lady of the United States means more than just waving from balconies and wearing glamorous outfits. What most people don’t realize is that behind every polished appearance is an important role filled with a lot of public expectations and a long list of rules. Believe…
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16 Most Influential Supreme Court Rulings in History
You may know about a few, but I bet you don’t know about ALL these influential Supreme Court rulings! The Supreme Court started hearing appeals in 1789. And in all the years since its beginning, the highest court of appeals in the land has made many decisions about cases that changed the very fabric of…
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5 Bizarre Political Parties You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Do you know anything about these political parties? The Republicans and the Democrats – we all know about their existence and their whereabouts – but they are not the only players that exist in the political landscape. Under the buttoned-up and predictable appearance, politics are more complicated, and there are many parties that fly under…
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10 Mandatory Constitutional Rights Everyone Should Know
These are the constitutional rights everyone should know about: The U.S. Constitution states that every American has certain basic rights regardless of who is in charge at the White House. Those without papers are also entitled to these rights. We all have to fight for and protect our basic rights. Particularly via its first ten…
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14 Things US Presidents Can NEVER Do in Office
Presidential Power? Here’s Where It Stops! The office of the President of the United States is, by far, one of the most powerful positions in the world. However, there are a ton of things the President can’t do. Despite all that power, the U.S. Constitution, the system of checks and balances, and even centuries of…
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21 Celebrity Political Figures Who Traded Fame for Office
You probably didn’t know about most of these celebrity political figures! The celebrity-to-politician channel has become a widely accepted phenomenon in American culture. Nowadays, many Tinsel Town stars have their fingers in different pies, whether it’s directing, writing cookbooks, or recording an album. And a surprising number of them chose to leave Hollywood and represent…
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6 Funny Presidential Facts You Never Knew
These funny presidential facts will make you smile Who said politics should be all serious? There are a lot of strange but accurate facts about US presidents, both past and present. Many are just plain strange and sound like they’re made up, some are sad, and some are hilarious. Additionally, many of the presidential facts…