It’s the oldest political party in the United States, but how was the Democratic Party formed and what contributions has it made to U.S. society since?

It’s the oldest political party in the United States, but how was the Democratic Party formed and what contributions has it made to U.S. society since?

In peaceful times, the US Armed Forces are well stocked with brave men and women who voluntarily sign up to serve. But in the event of a third catastrophic global conflict, it is possible for the US government to rapidly recruit from the...

The 16th President of the United States of America is recognisable for many things – his distinctive beard, his height, his black bow tie – but it's the impressive stove hat that he bought in Washington, DC that became his enduring...

It's a system that's unique to the United States of American – but exactly is the electoral college, how does it work and what part does it play in our democracy? Discover more about the group of "electors" who have the final say.

Veganism is sweeping the global. So why are more and more people deciding to cut all animal products from their diets – and why could doing so help to save the Earth?

Puerto Ricans pays taxes but can't vote in Presidential Elections. While in Chicago, between 2006 and 2016, 199 dead voted from beyond the grave! So how does voting law really work in the United States?

At first there were 13 – now there are 50! But what gives each US state the power to control its own laws and when does federal law take over?

Impeachment is the process of removing the President from office. But what does it really take to get fired as Commander-in-Chief?

The 2016 US Presidential election could be a battle between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. So what could that battle look like? Who has the greatest advantage and what’s each candidate's greatest weakness?

Political panel weighs in on battle taking shape between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

Numerous ordinary Americans visited the casket of former President Carter early Wednesday as his remains lie in repose at the U.S. Capitol. (Scripps News)