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US Government explained The United States Constitution, written in 1787, outlines the core principles and powers of the US government. Power is divided among three branches of government that check and balance each other to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful. One, The legislative branch. This branch includes Congress, which has two houses. The…

What is the rule of law, and why is it so important to democracy? The rule of law is a value and political ideal that underpins modern liberal democracies. The rule of law asserts that everyone is subject to fair and consistent laws, including leaders, lawmakers, and enforcers. Everyone, regardless of status, is subject to…

For Presidential elections, which happen every four years, US candidates must first put themselves forward for primary votes for their party in each state.

The European elections are your opportunity to choose who represents your country in the European Parliament, the only directly elected body of the EU. The European Commission and Council on the other hand are unelected.

In UK elections, you get a chance to change the make up of the UK’s primary legislative body, the House of Commons.

On August 26, 1920, women in the United States were granted the right to vote, a pivotal moment in the global struggle for women’s suffrage.