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Episode 55: The Federal ReserveWhat is the Federal Reserve? How important is it? What tools does the Fed use to manage the U.S economy, and why is it organized differently than other…
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On today's lesson: How do people receive security clearance to see secret, or top secret government material? Who grants it, and how is that clearance…
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On today's lesson: What does it take to become a judge? What does the job entail? Also, what are the schools of thought we hear about so much about in…
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Natural disasters, civil unrest, widespread epidemics - these are just some of the unpredictable events that can trigger a President or Governor to…
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For a serious crime, accusations of treason get thrown around a lot - which is why the framers were very specific about what does and doesn't make you an…
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When you cast your ballot in a national election, you’re participating in a specific kind of voting system. But what about the other methods of choosing…
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From full trade embargoes to targeted sanctions and frozen assets, sanctions are an increasingly commonplace tool used in U.S. foreign policy. Today, a…
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Forty-four people have become President of The United States - all men, and with one exception, all white. Despite that historic profile, and a clause in…
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The right to a Federal grand jury comes from the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution, but what exactly are they, how are jurors chosen and how do they…
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What happens at a U.S. Embassy? What does it take to become a diplomat? And how do you celebrate the 4th of July in Africa? In this episode, we get a…