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How the Electoral College Works

The Electoral College is how the US picks its president: voters choose 538 electors by state, and a candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win.

By Theo Brooks · Sep 15 · 6 min read
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How the UN Security Council Works

The UN Security Council is the UN's main body for peace and security, with 15 members and five veto-wielding permanent powers whose…

By Hana Kim · Sep 15

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What Is a Recession?

A recession is a significant, widespread decline in economic activity — but the exact definition is…

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What Is the Filibuster?

The filibuster is a Senate procedural rule that allows a minority of senators to delay or…

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