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Step-by-Step on the Campaign Trail

How the President Gets Elected —Holly Hartman Don't know the difference between a caucus and a convention? Unsure what the electoral college is? Check…

Brewer's: Punch

from the Indian word punj (five); so called from its five ingredients- viz. spirit, water, lemon, sugar, and spice. It was introduced into England from Spain, where it is called ponche. It…

American Law

1788 The U.S. Constitution is formally ratified. 1791 The Bill of Rights is ratified. 1803 Marbury v. Madison is the first instance in which a law passed by Congress is declared…

The Koran/Sura LV — The Merciful

Sura LV — The MercifulMecca — 78 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful The God of MERCY hath taught the Koran, Hath created man, Hath taught him articulate speech,…

Order of Presidential Succession

Next in line to lead the free world It has only happened four times in history, but if the president of the United States is killed or incapable of fulfilling their duties, the country needs a backup…

Brewer's: Hands

Persons employed in a factory. We say so many head of cattle: horse-dealers count noses. Races are won by the nose, and factory work by the hand, but cattle have the place of honour.…

Fall Poetry

Wild West Wind, thou breath of Autumn's being . . .—Percy Bysshe Shelley Read more verse honoring the seasons. See a glossary of poetry terms. Read biographies of notable poets. No…

American Law | Civics: Links to History

Links to History: American Law 1775 1788 The U.S. Constitution is formally ratified. 1791 The Bill of Rights is ratified. 1800 1803 Marbury v. Madison is the first instance in…

In God We Poll?

A look at the role religion and faith play in the race to be presidentRelated Links Campaign 2012 U.S. Constitution Encyclopedia:…