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Do you know the three main methods of redistricting?

What is Redistricting? Every 10 years, the United States Census Bureau surveys Americans to produce data about our communities and economy. As outlined in Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution of the…

What is a ballot measure and how do they actually work?

What Is A Ballot Measure? As you head into the voting booth on election day, not all of your decisions will be about candidates for political office. Some sections will ask your opinion on taxes,…

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues overseas, you may hear governments around the world imposing various sanctions. But what are sanctions and how are they effective?

What are Sanctions? As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues overseas, you may hear governments around the world imposing various sanctions. But what are sanctions and how are they effective? Economic sanctions are…

Do you know how Justices are confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States?

How Do We Confirm a Supreme Court Justice? Since 2017, the Supreme Court has added three new faces. After the passing of Justices Scalia and Ginsberg, and retirement of Justice Kennedy, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney…

Do you know the difference between a Caucus and a Primary? Learn more about election cycles and the roads American candidates take on the way to Election Day.

What’s the Difference Between a Caucus and a Primary? Election cycles in the United States seem to be never ending. As soon as one election ends, Americans, potential candidates, and the media begin looking ahead to the next vote.…