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The Legislative Branch Of Government - Introduction To Senate And Congress
The Senate and House of Representatives, the upper and lower houses of The Legislative Branch are explored in this outstanding production that delves into the theoretical intention of the Constitution’s Framers, as well as the practical...
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The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
The Lincoln Douglas Debates of 1858 were some of the most controversial in US history. Having deepened the divide between North and South – they helped bring the nation to war.
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Redistricting conversation spreads beyond Texas
With Texas lawmakers proposing a new congressional map that could secure additional Republican seats in the House of Representatives, the effort has sparked protests and inspired similar strategies in other states. (Scripps News Group)
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US Justice Department sues Texas over Republican-drawn voting maps
US Attorney General Merrick Garland said the state voters “should choose their representatives, not the other way around.”
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9/11 first responders from Long Island going to DC for funding fight
9/11 first responders from Long Island are leading the charge to secure permanent healthcare funding for those who got sick after being at Ground Zero.
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New data set shows inland communities hit harder by U.S. climate disasters
The non-profit research group Rebuild By Design says the federal government distributed more than $100 billion on weather-related disaster relief between 2011 and 2023 across the country. (Scripps News)
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Judge Rejects New York State Redistricting That Favored Democrats
The proposed map would have given Democrats an advantage in 22 of the state's 26 congressional districts.
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U.S. Supreme Court Throws Out Ohio Gerrymandering Challenge
The decision to toss out the challenge to Republican-drawn congressional districts falls in line with an earlier ruling on gerrymandering cases.
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Senate Republicans Block Democrats' Election Reform Bill
Many Republicans say the measure represents a federal infringement on states' authority to conduct their own elections without fraud.
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Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Redistricting Maps
The lawsuit, filed in the Western District of Texas, claims the state violates part of the Voting Rights Act.
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Trump's Clout Factors Into U.S. House Races In W.Va., Nebraska
West Virginia's election is the first of five primaries in which two incumbent U.S. House members will face off.
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How Does New York Divide Its Primary Delegates?
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus053130New York Republicans have 95 delegates at stake in Tuesday's primary - a big haul if one candidate dominates. But to dominate, a candidate will have to do well in 28 separate elections, all...
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New York Dems Look To Pick Up Seats In Congress With Redistricting
Redistricting could net Democrats as many as three Congressional seats, from an advantage in 19 of 27 districts to 22 of 26.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 1
Explains how Congressional districts are determined to ensure equality of representation.
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60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 2
Gerrymandering is still a problem in determining Congressional district lines, even with redrawing them after each ten-year census.
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60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 3
Discusses how Senators are chosen by each state.
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60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 4
Congress has over five hundred members and each one represents a large number of constituents, making the job of an elected official very challenging.
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60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 5
Compares the number of constituents and elected officials in other countries to those in the United States Congress.