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Does Washington D.C. have a governor?
I would like to know the names of the U.S. Supreme Court justices in 1896 and the states that they came from. I have obtained the full names of a few of them but I have yet to find the states for all of them.
Can you explain the difference between 'hard' and 'soft' money contributions. I am trying to teach this to a group of ninth graders without much luck.
I'm writing a research paper on Roman law and government, and I need information on the Twelve Tables. Can you help me?
We have a running debate going on about the use of the word "impeached." By definition, impeachment is merely a formal accusation brought against a political official by a legislative group. Therefore, since Andrew Johnson was involved in an impeachment process (against him), we would say that he was "impeached." The only problem is that saying he was "impeached" implies he was found guilty - which he wasn't.
I am preparing to take the U.S. citizenship and naturalization test. Please, I would like to know where I can lay hands on any sample questions or materials to prepare for it.
What is a "summary judgement"?
I need a web site address for the Library of Congress and the California Law Library.
How many representatives are there in Congress and for how long do we elect the representatives?
I am a student of international relations at the University of Geneva, and I am researching a paper about the relations between UAE and Iran, and I would like know where I can find information about the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).
I was born overseas of American citizens who were stationed abroad. Do I meet the qualifications for being a natural-born citizen?
I was recently told that I qualified at my job under the Americans with Disablity Act and that my employer was required to "accomodate" me at my job. Where can I find a copy of this act in order that I may look at it further.
When was William O'Dwyer mayor of New York City?
What are the requirements for citizenship in the United States?
Where can I find the phone number and e-mail address for the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement?
I'm looking for a list of the five biggest spending political action committees. Can you help me find an answer?
What exactly is the President Pro-Tempore of the United States Senate?
Who is the representative from our congressional district?
Hey, I need to know the qualifications to become a governor.
We just recently moved and we dealt with a moving company that did a terrible job. Is there anywhere we can get information about our rights?

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