What is a Parliamentary Vote?
A parliamentary vote is an official decision made by the members of a legislative body in a parliamentary system. This…
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What Happens Before the Presidential Race?
In November Americans will choose a President and Vice President. Before that happens however people from across the country and…
The Importance of Government Policy
Government policy is the set of laws and regulatory structures that guide an area of society. It encompasses everything from…
How the Media Reports Unofficial Election Results
The 2024 election season saw high voter participation and a close race. This is good news for our democracy, and…
What is a Government Shutdown?
A government shutdown happens when Congress is unable to pass the bills that fund federal agencies and programs like the…
How to Write a News Update
October 6, 2025 With the federal government partially shut down, NPR tracks how this disruption is affecting services across the…
Causes of Political Unrest
Political unrest is a term that encompasses a wide range of activities, from large-scale protests to riots and antigovernment demonstrations.…
What is a State of Emergency?
A state of emergency is a legal declaration by the government of a country that allows them to impose regulations…
The Politics of Regime Change
Regime change is when one government covertly or overtly interferes with the leadership or political power structure of another country.…
Types of UN Resolutions
A UN resolution is a formal expression of the opinion or will of one or more members of the United…