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The United States is not a pure democracy. Depending on where you fall on the political spectrum, you might find that statement shocking — but that doesn’t make it any less true. While our government may hold democratic features, it’s essentially defined as a Constitutional Republic. Here’s what that means, and why the difference matters.…

The Constitution was created with the government in mind. The idea was to create a system of checks and balances so that no one government entity had too much power. Instead, any single branch of government may be “checked” by another. For the most part, the people would determine who might be a part of…

The Constitution was created in an effort to prevent any one branch of government from holding too much power, with the interests of the people of the land in mind, rather than the government. To do this, a system of checks and balances was put in place. This system is made up of three parts:…

Many people dream of coming to the United States. Some come to see Washington, D.C., or New York City, while others hope to build a prosperous life here. No matter why they arrive on our shores, each must follow a clear legal process to stay here. Applying for a Visa The US Department of State…

When men turn 18 in America, they aren’t just considered adults, they’re also old enough to join the military. In fact, every male must sign up for the Selective Service. What is that, though? And who exactly has to sign up? Selective Service: A Rundown The US used the draft when they were unable to…

Voting rights in America have undergone extensive evolution and continue to do so. The latest change to them is on the table for 2020. Over the years, adjustments have been made based on everything from property ownership to race, gender, and age. Article I Section 2 In 1776, there were very strict limits on who…

On June 21, 1788, the United States Constitution officially became the law of the land. The men of the constitutional convention agreed on this basic framework, but also agreed to clarify some issues. So, on December 15, 1791, the first 10 amendments — the Bill of Rights — were added. Since that time, another 17…

Executive orders are one of the parts of our system of governance plenty of people don’t understand. After all, we have a legislature to pass the laws that make things happen, whether it’s regulating trade or expanding our military. So, why does the president need to be able to issue orders that can bypass Congress?…

Planting a vegetable garden is one of the most valuable steps you can take to prepare for survival. Whatever happens, you’ll have food available, even if supply chains are interrupted. When there isn’t an emergency, you’ll save money by supplementing your diet with healthy vegetables you’ve grown yourself. Growing a survival garden takes some planning,…

The idea of “male privilege” gets a lot of attention in the media these days. While there are valid conversations still to be had about equality between genders, it’s impossible to deny we’ve made great strides in terms of female empowerment over the last century. The Right to Vote It seems hard to believe in…