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What is an oligarch?
An oligarch is a very rich business person with a great deal of political influence. The term is usually reserved for people in Russia. More
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in WorldUnderstanding Time Zones
What this video to learn how the global time zone system works.
After watching the video, check this map as a reference:
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Biden’s big signature agenda – The Build Back Better Act and Infrastructure Bill
Biden’s big signature agenda includes 2 spending bills, the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act and the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill. Here are the details on both proposed legislations. 1. Build Back Better Act – A social safety net and climate change bill What’s in the bill? Who does it help? The social safety net […] More
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Election day 2021 is Tue, Nov 2 – List of major state elections
This year the election day is on Tuesday, November 2. Election day is always the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month. The major state offices on the ballot this year are: Governor New Jersey Virginia Mayor Miami, Florida Atlanta, Georgia On May 6, incumbent Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she will not seek […] More
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Everything you need to know about the conflict in Afghanistan
Who are the Taliban? The Taliban were originally different groups of Islamic guerilla fighters in Afghanistan that were fighting against Soviet control in the early 90’s. They were united by the US and given money and weapons to help them ward off Soviet forces. They successfully defeated the Soviets and then came to power in Afghanistan. […] More
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What is mujahideen?
Mujahideen are guerrilla fighters in Islamic countries, especially those who fight against non-Muslim forces. More
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The Electoral College, explained
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How the US Government Works. From top to bottom!
Federal Government The federal government is composed of 3 distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial Congress (legislature) Responsibilities Pass laws (legislation) – Passing legislation requires agreement of both House and Senate. Members (535 members) Senate (100 senators) The Senate is composed of 100 Senators, 2 for each state. House of Representatives (435 representatives) The House […] More
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in PoliticsPolitical Issues of 2021
See a list of polls for the most popular political polls of 2021
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Political Idioms for Dummies
As we head into the mid-term elections, more people may be paying attention to the “political pundits” on the nightly news, listening
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Earmarks
An earmark is a clause inserted into a spending appropriations bill that directs funds to a specific recipient while circumventing the merit-based or competitive funds allocation process. Earmarks are a feature in American public finance. Sometimes it will be reported that politicians use earmarks to fund pet projects. Honestly, I know earmarks are a real […] More
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The president's first 100 days assessment and where it came from
Scholars trace the importance of the first 100 days back to the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose swift action in the first months of his term to combat the Great Depression made his administration a standard by which presidents have since been held. He passed 76 laws, according to FiveThirtyEight, rapidly pushed through legislation that […] More
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Balanced Budget
In financial planning or the budgeting process, a balanced budget means that revenues are equal to or greater than total expenses.
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What Is a Runoff Election?
FindLaw explains what a runoff election is and what you need to know about them. Find details and common questions in this article.
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General, midterm, and special elections
General election – A voting election where all or most members of a given political body are chosen. Midterm election – An election where people can elect their representatives in the middle of the term of the president. Special election – An election used to fill an office that has become vacant between general elections […] More
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Understanding Article 50
Article 50 is the clause of the European Union’s Lisbon Treaty treaty that outlines how to leave the EU.
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Arab League
The Arab league is a union of Arab-speaking African and Asian countries that promotes the interests of its 22 member countries and four observers.
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Appropriation
Appropriation is when money is set aside for a particular purpose or purposes.
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in LawAppellate Courts
Appellate courts hear and review appeals from legal cases that have already been heard in a trial-level or other lower court.
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Adjudication Definition
An adjudication is a legal ruling or judgment, usually final, but can also refer to the process of settling a legal case or claim through the court system.
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What is an Indictment: A Guide on Everything to Know and Expect
If you are unsure of the indictment process, you should click here for an explanation of what an indictment is and what you should expect.
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Sueing and Lawsuit
The terms sueing and lawsuit are the verb and noun describing the same legal action. If you sue someone, you’re accusing them (in court) of doing something wrong or illegal and demanding that they pay for it. Almost every time someone sues, they’re looking for money. For example, “Dan sued Leslie for injuring him in an accident”. The […] More
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What is the difference between a summons and a subpoena?
Describes what a summons and subpoena are, how they are used and how they are different.
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What Does Power of Attorney Do?
What Does Power of Attorney Do?. When you complete the legal documents called “power of attorney,” you give another person authority to handle your personal business and make decisions on your behalf. A person creates the power of attorney for use when he is incapacitated or otherwise unable to handle his own affairs. …
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Definition and Philosophy of Case Management
Case management is the coordination of the options and services required to meet the client’s health and human service needs.
Case management facilitates the achievement of client wellness and autonomy through advocacy, assessment, planning, communication, education, resource management, and service facilitation.
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Social Workers: Essential System Navigators
One of the major responsibilities of a social worker is to be a system navigator for their clients. System navigation is a term used to describe the challenging process of steering through a complex social and health system to access resources and services according to the needs of an individual client. It often involves dealing […] More
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Head of State vs Head of Government
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Parliamentary vs. Presidential Democracy Explained
The two main systems of democratic government, Presidential vs. Parliamentary, explained.
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