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link to The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Republic Form of Government: A Comprehensive Guide

The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Republic Form of Government: A Comprehensive Guide

A republic form of government involves the people democratically voting for their own representatives. The people do not directly govern themselves. A republic is a practical form of government when...

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link to Exploring the Advantages and Disadvantages of Living in a U.S. Territory

Exploring the Advantages and Disadvantages of Living in a U.S. Territory

A U.S. territory is an area controlled by the national government that has not become a state. The five populated territories today are: American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana...

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link to What are the Positives and Negatives of a Federalist Type of Government? (Middle School Reading Level)

What are the Positives and Negatives of a Federalist Type of Government? (Middle School Reading Level)

Federalism is a way to divide power between the central government (in Washington DC) and smaller local governments (states and cities). It's a big part of the United States Constitution, but other...

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link to Investigating the Origins and Impacts of the Red Scare

Investigating the Origins and Impacts of the Red Scare

In the 1950s, there was a widely-held belief in the United States that a domestic communist threat existed, prompting a Red Scare and leading to measures that threatened civil liberties. Communism...

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link to Exploring the Relationship Between Civic Duties and Responsibilities

Exploring the Relationship Between Civic Duties and Responsibilities

Citizens have a special role in society, with extra rights and duties. But, we are all part of society, which brings with it both civic duties and civic responsibilities. Duties are requirements...

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link to The Union and Confederacy: Examining Their Differences

The Union and Confederacy: Examining Their Differences

The American Civil War was a “brother vs. brother” conflict. Each side had many similarities and the differences were often a matter of degree. The Union and Confederacy each had large militaries...

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