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Richest Country in the World
Which is the richest country in the world? US...Norway..Luxembourg...Switzerland? What makes a country rich? If these are some of the questions for which you are desperate to find an answer...then read further to solve your queries...

Disability Benefits for Children
Disability benefits for children is a boon for families who cannot afford to take care of their disabled child, due to their low incomes levels. The following article will tell you about the disability benefits that are made available and the eligibility procedures for the same.

Why is Weed Illegal
Have you ever given a thought on as to why is weed illegal in US? If so, then the following article will help you learn the reason behind, why is weed illegal in US.

Famous Leaders
The world has witnessed many famous leaders who contributed in bringing drastic change in different fields. Presented below is information on some of the greatest leaders of the world.

Requirements to be a President
Do you want to run for the next Presidential elections? Then you must know what are the requirements to be a President. Scroll down to know the details.

Who Wrote the Bill of Rights
A lot of people have various questions and doubts in their minds regarding the bill of rights. The article answers questions like why was the bill of rights written, who wrote the bill of rights and also why was it written, to help clear uncertainty.

Poorest Country in the World
Instead of adoring only the rich, it's time to spare a thought for the poor, the poorer and the poorest. But, do we know which is the poorest country in the world? To know more, read on...

Good Campaign Slogans
Campaign slogans are one of the most important part of any election. Read on some good campaign slogans, if you are a candidate of any election.

US Overarming Pak, India Not Happy
India is not too pleased with the way the United States is channeling weapons to Pakistan.

How Does The Electoral College Work
A lot of people after the 2000 elections may have been left wondering why their candidate did not become the president. It was because of the electoral college system. Read the article to find out exactly how does the electoral college work and reasons for it's formation...

US Drones Return: Pak Cries Foul
The UAV attacks are hurting the Taliban fighters regrouping in Pakistan's tribal areas, but Pak doesn't want to compromise on its Sovereignty.

Presidential Campaign Slogans
The way the presidential campaign slogans are coined can make or break the presidential candidate's chances of winning the election. Of course a very catchy slogan would not work if the candidate has not proved himself or herself. Presidential slogans are a last minute gimmick to lure and attract people to vote for a particular candidate. Scroll down for some interesting read on such slogans.

Bill of Rights for Kids
Kids, while researching on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights usually get confused with the available high level of information, which is difficult to understand. Therefore, in this article 'Bill of Rights for Kids' I will try to explain the ten amendments in a simplified manner, so that it will be accessible to all kids.

Funny Campaign Slogans
Humor can be used to great effect to come up with slogans for a campaign. Funny campaign slogans are an very effective way of getting people's attention, and actually convincing them to vote for you. Read on...

What Does GOP Stand For
What does GOP stand for, is a question that is asked by many Americans. GOP is an old acronym that is not understood by many young Americans. The following article will help clear all doubts regarding what does GOP stand for in American politics.

India Pakistan Arms Race Getting Hotter
Both India and Pakistan are out spending billions on military defense, a race that has no turning back.

Second Fiddles You May Not Have Heard Of
Most people easily recognize the name of any American president.But some of their second in command VPs have been forgotten in the annals of history.

List of American Presidents
This article will give you a list of American Presidents in chronological order. Read on to learn more.

US Security Measures At International Airports
The United States is moving forward in its plan to implement US security measures at all foreign airports that have flights destined for its soil.

OAS: The World’s Oldest Regional Organization
The International Union of American Republics, later renamed to the Organization of American States, was formed more than a century ago to unify the nations of Latin America.

How to Check for Active Arrest Warrants
Many people only realize about the active arrest warrants against them when they are confronted by the law enforcement agencies. The article stresses on various methods to check if there are any active arrest warrants against you, which will help you to take necessary precautions to avoid arrest legally...

Watergate Scandal
One of the most heinous political scandal the world ever witnessed - the Watergate scandal set some examples for the world to learn. The article follows the Watergate scandal timeline to create a summary of this disgraceful chapter of the American politics.

Electoral College Pros and Cons
Everything has its pros and cons, likewise, there are Electoral College pros and cons. The Electoral college has been into existence for the past 200 years although, there have been some amendments, which have been made to the law regarding the Electoral College. Scroll down further to know more about Electoral College pros and cons.

Democracy vs Republic
I jumped into the democracy vs republic debate after I read about the confusion about democracy and republic as a form of government. Read more about democracy vs republic to clear the air and the confusion about both these terms.

Affirmative Action Pros and Cons
Debates have been roaring in the social and political sphere of the United States, about the affirmative action, that aims to give priority or advantage to candidates of the minority community. Is the affirmative action still needed to boost the socio-economic status of the minorities? The subject matter of this article will throw some light on the affirmative action pros and cons.

Green Card Process Steps
This article is basically a simple step by step explanation to help you understand the green card process as a hole and the various green card process stages that are involved. For information on everything you need to know about applying and obtaining a green card, read on.

Illegal Immigration Pros and Cons
Immigration is one of the most controversial topics in the social and political sphere of the US. Illegal immigration, particularly, has been one of the most debated topics. Immigration is a reality in the US and has various pros and cons. The subject matter of this article throws some light on pros and cons of illegal immigration.

Green Card Interview Tips
Along with confidence and politeness, there are some more things required for a green card interview! So scroll down to find some green card interview tips in this article.

Green Card Interview Questions
Green card interview questions can be real tricky and are good enough to keep you on your toes. Green card is nothing but a permanent resident card for getting a citizenship of USA. It is green in color, so the name green card. Scroll down to know more about US green card interview questions.

Would Nationalized Health Care Be Good or Bad for America?
The health care reform bills in the House and Senate have been at the center of increasingly volatile public debate for months now, and opinions are divided about whether a nationalized health insurance system would be a good thing.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Federalism
Twenty four of the world's one hundred ninety three countries have a federal political set up. Looking at these countries' political history, it can be said there are both advantages and disadvantages of federalism. Read the following article for an in depth analysis of a federation.

Communism Vs Capitalism
This article is my take on the communism vs capitalism debate. It will talk about the major points of difference between communism and capitalism.

The Clash of the Koreans: Naval Skirmish in the Yellow Sea
Local news agency, Yonhap reported yesterday of a naval clash between the North and South Korea in the waters of the Yellow Sea. While firing was done from both sides, no casualties were reported.

Responsibilities of a Citizen
The different responsibilities of a citizen are explained in the article below. Duties of a citizen primarily include voting, obeying the laws and paying taxes. Read on to know more about citizen responsibilities.

Military Ranks: Lowest to Highest
There are a number of military ranks, lowest to highest in the military. Are you looking forward for a successful career in the US military? Do you want to know which are the various military ranks of the United States? Read to know all the military ranks: lowest to highest.

Law Terms - Glossary of Legal Terms and Meanings
Legal jargon can be confusing and incomprehensible for many. Nevertheless, most of us have to encounter these complex terminology at some points in life. Here is a compilation of legal terms and meanings which can help you in understanding legal terminology.

Top 10 Military Powers of the World
Every country has the right to defend itself. Top military powers strive for excellence and maximum strike power. War is something that has been common and stuck to mankind from thousands of years. Let's discuss who are the top 10 military powers of the world as we speak.

Renewing Philanthropy with the Civil Society Project
Now more than ever, the world needs support for new philanthropic efforts. The Civil Society Project is dedicated to providing and encouraging that support.

Becoming a Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace is an inferior type of judicial officer, appointed by a commission for the purpose of keeping peace. In different countries, a justice of the peace has varying duties and rights and becoming a justice of the peace, is a cumbersome process. If you want to know more about becoming a justice of the peace, scroll down...

Levi Johnston Claims Sarah Palin Wanted to Adopt His Child
It’s fairly well established that Sarah Palin isn’t exactly presidential material, but her daughter’s "Baby Daddy" is really making it tough on her.

Ted Kennedy’s Legacy: The Chappaquiddick Mystery
Throughout his political career, Ted Kennedy was dogged by the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Mary Jo Kopechne.

The Father of Conservativism: Barry Goldwater
One of the most influential conservative politicians in the history of the United States was Barry Goldwater.

Becoming a US Citizen
Clauses and sections of the United States has empowered the US Congress to put forth and also enforce, rules, regulation, acts and laws for becoming a US citizen. The following are some of the interpretations and summaries, regarding the topic of discussion, 'becoming a US citizen'. To know about 'becoming a US Citizen', read on.

Becoming a Notary Public
If you are thinking of becoming notary public, then this article will give you stepwise guide lines on how to become one. Becoming a notary public is a well rewarding career move. Read on, to know all that you need for becoming a notary public.

How Long Does it Take to Get a Green Card
Many people around the world aspire to get a green card, which allows a foreign national to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States, but only a few are aware of the formalities involved in it. One question which haunts every green card aspirant is, how long does it take to get a green card? Read on to get the answer to this tedious question.

How to Become a US Citizen
Immigration and acquiring citizenship is hard work. Even then becoming a US citizen is the dream of many people, whether living in or outside the United States. Here's how to become a US citizenship

Security Clearance Requirements
Security clearance is a process by which access to sensitive information is restricted to only some individuals. There are security clearance requirements in place to ensure that the wrong people don't get their hands on the classified information. Here's more on security clearance requirements and how to obtain security clearance.

Changing Your Last Name Legally
If you were in doubt as to how to go about changing your last name legally, you've come to right place. Read on to find out the correct way to do so.

Security Clearance Levels
The government holds a lot of sensitive information that can be accessed only by those who are allowed security clearance. The various security clearance levels are given below.

Radar Detector Laws
The radar detector laws help the authorities in preventing the misuse of the radar detector device. The use of this device is banned in most countries, especially in military areas. The radar detector state laws for different states in the US have a lot of variations. These laws need to be followed in order to avoid any kind of penalty.

What is the Purpose of Social Security
The purpose of social security is to strengthen and support an individual who has faced an unwanted and tragic incident in his life. This may include loss of a dear one or loosing a job or a sudden accident. Read on to know more about the purpose of social security.

The Canadian Healthcare System
A view from within.

How are Social Security Numbers Assigned
How are Social Security Numbers (SSN) assigned? Do all people in United States have the same social security card? To understand the answers to these queries, read on...

How to Get a New Social Security Card
A social security card is an important document which serves as a proof of a U.S. citizen's nationality. Read on to know how to get a new social security card.

Police Scanner Codes
Police scanner codes are specialized short terms, phrases or abbreviations used in radio communication during emergency or for law enforcement purposes. These codes make the police work and communication a lot easier, faster and more efficiently.

Civil Service Careers
A career in civil service is a desirable option for many people who look forward to formally contribute to the working of the government. So, exactly, what kind of jobs are civil service jobs and what does one do to get hold of one?

Corrupt Bargain Election of 1824
Critics believe that the corrupt bargain election of 1824 resulted in exposing the flaws inherent in the Electoral College system.

Social Security Survivor Benefits
Social security is considered as a kind of insurance which covers a person's retirement plans. However, social security does not stop when a person dies. The social security benefits can be passed to the person's spouse or other family members. Here is some information on the social security survival benefits...

Social Security Death Benefits
Social Security death benefit refers to the payments that the survivors of a deceased individual is entitled to. This payment is out of the amount paid by an individual towards Social Security throughout the years one worked. Read on to know more about the Social Security death benefits...

How to Become a Notary
Notary, also known as notary public, is an officer appointed by the state government. The primary functions of a notary include authentication crucial documents and administering oaths. To know more about how to become a notary, read on...

What is the Purpose of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security was formed as a result of the 9/11 attacks. Did you ever want to know what is the purpose of Homeland Security? Read on to learn about it…

The Stimulus Blame Game - Whose Fault is it, Anyway?
Everyone is trying to lay the entire blame on the president. Here's why they are wrong.

How to Replace a Lost Social Security Card
Social security card is an important document that is required for a number of processes in the US. However, the instances of these cards getting lost or being stolen are very high. In case even you have lost or misplaced your card, read on to know how to replace a lost social security card...

Social Security Card Replacement - How to Replace Social Security Card
The nine digit number given to every U.S. citizen, permanent or temporary citizen, by the Federal Government forms the identity of an individual. Read on to know how to get your lost card replaced.

Another Mockery of Sarah Palin’s Offspring Incites Her Ire
Alaskan governor Sarah Palin just wants people to stop using her family for humor.

What is Political Spectrum
A political spectrum classifies the political ideologies on the basis of their beliefs and origins. The spectrum shows the distinction of political ideas and their different routes to the same destinations.

Politicians Criticized for "Monuments to Me"
Citizens Against Government Waste has leveled harsh criticism at various politicians in recent years for excessive pork-barrel spending tactics.

World's Famous Women Leaders
There have been many famous women leaders in the world. To know about some of them, read on...

Biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton is the Secretary of State in the Obama administration. Know more about her in her biography.

President Obama and the Iranian Election - Why His Response is Appropriate
President Obama's approach to the unrest in Iran is being criticized by many, but if his critics knew a little more about our history with the Islamic Republic, they might understand why he has chosen this path.

Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal
Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal was his campaign slogan, which promised justice for everyone. The article sheds light on the concept of unique square deal...

Pros and Cons of Dual Citizenship
Imagine being a citizen of two countries simultaneously!! Yes! With 'dual citizenship' laws, an individual can be regarded as a citizen of two states/countries. This law has its own merits and demerits, scroll down to learn more.

Family of Barack Obama
Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America, needs no introduction. He is the pioneer in the revolutionary change that America is going through today. Here's some information about the family of Barack Obama.

Facts about Capital Punishment
Capital punishment has always been a controversial issue with opinions of many, both for and against it. While some claim that it is an effective way of curbing the rate of crime, the others argue that it is a very inhumane and cruel method of punishment. To explore some facts about capital punishment, read on...

27 Amendments to the US Constitution
The US Constitution, recognized as the supreme and basic law upon which the framework of the US government is set, has been amended 27 times over the past 200 years. The first 10 amendments are collectively known as the 'Bill of Rights' and the other 17 are the subsequent amendments. Here's a detailed list of the 27 amendments to the US Constitution.