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Posts By: alainechristian
Voter Turnout in Congressional Midterm Elections
FAST FACTS 4% of eligible voters turned out (the lowest turnout in over 70 years) Turnout increased in 14 states (Louisiana…
Read MoreTheresa May; A PM Profile 2016-2018
On 23rd June 2016, Britain voted to leave the European Union in a nationwide referendum, with 52% of people voting “Leave”….
Read MoreHow important is the Rule of Law?
What does the rule of law actually mean? We vaguely know that its presence distinguishes democracies from totalitarian states and dictatorships,…
Read MoreCalifornia Proposition 9 Removed From Ballot
What was Proposition 9? Proposition 9 would’ve asked voters whether California should separate into three states: California, Northern California and Southern…
Read MoreHow does direct democracy work in the USA?
Direct democracy in the USA usually comes in the form of a vote on single issue in which all registered voters…
Read MoreTheresa May’s Cabinets and Individual Ministerial Responsibility
What is Individual Ministerial Responsibility? ‘The convention that a minister should resign if their department makes a serious political or personal…
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT ON …. Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his resignation last month, meaning that President Trump will have the opportunity to nominate a…
Read More2018 US Midterms: Why do incumbents have an advantage?
Incumbents are those who already hold elected office; for example, serving congressmen and senators. Since 1970, 95% of incumbent house members…
Read More2018 US Midterms: Congressional Elections Guide
Fast Facts: Congressional elections are held every two years in November. The most important factor that determines which candidate wins an…
Read MoreFAQ: How will President Trump appoint a Supreme Court Justice?
What is the current composition of the Supreme Court? Justice Appointed by Attitude John Roberts George W Bush (R) Conservative Elena…
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