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How these Political Outsiders became President
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How these Political Outsiders became President
January 17, 2025

We know how Trump won, but how did other outsiders like James Garfield and Lincoln become president?

Why doesn't Indiana have citizen-initiated ballot measures?
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Why doesn't Indiana have citizen-initiated ballot measures?
November 5, 2024

Why do some states have citizen-initiated ballot measures, and others don't?

Exit Polls vs. Election Results
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Exit Polls vs. Election Results
October 30, 2024

What are exit polls, and should we trust them?

Should Election Day be a federal holiday?
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Should Election Day be a federal holiday?
October 23, 2024

Hear the arguments for and against this idea in this episode of Simple Civics!

How are House Seats Apportioned?
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How are House Seats Apportioned?
October 16, 2024

How are house seats distributed between each state?

What are Federal Holidays?
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What are Federal Holidays?
October 2, 2024

What makes a holiday a federal holiday?

Amending the Constitution
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Amending the Constitution
May 30, 2024

What does it take to pass an Amendment? Find out in this episode of Simple Civics!

Running For Office
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Running For Office
May 22, 2024

Running for public office? Here’s what you need to know!

Age Maximums for Public Office
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Age Maximums for Public Office
May 16, 2024

Elected officials are getting older in the US. Should there be an age limit?

Should the Voting Age Be Lowered?
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Should the Voting Age Be Lowered?
May 8, 2024

Should 16-year-olds vote? Join the debate!

What Does a Poll Worker Do?
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What Does a Poll Worker Do?
May 1, 2024

Uncover the unsung heroes of elections: poll workers!

What is Ranked Choice Voting?
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What is Ranked Choice Voting?
November 7, 2023

How does ranked choice voting work, and could it increase trust in our election system?

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