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The System

Can you define the three branches of the United States government? Do you know the origins of our two political parties? To be more informed voters, we must understand how it all works.

The Issues

In theory, politicians are beholden to their constituents - so how do we get them to listen to us? When we don't like what's going on, we have the power to change it.

Taking Part

Healthcare. Immigration. Education. What are politicians debating - and what are constituents voting on - today? And when everybody has a different opinion, how do you figure out where you stand?

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There is no single path to citizenship. There are hundreds. usnews.nbcnews.com

Although America is made up of people who came from all across the world, the Citizenship process is not as simple as many think. usatoday30.usatoday.com

more about The System

05:54 Disrupt LobbyingOur inept but intrepid reporter, Josh Horowitz, enters the heart of darkness, aka Washington, D.C., planning to expose the corrupt lobbyists perverting our democracy. They exist, but he meets some lobbyists who break the stereotypes.

more about Voting Rights

03:45 Hot Tips to Rock the Ballot BoothEveryone’s pumped for the presidential election. Or maybe not. But did you know there are dozens of other people and referendums lower down on the ballot?! Our vlogger gives you the 411 on state and local elections. Starring Grace Helbig.

more about Laws & Constitution

03:26 Altered States of AmericaA mildly paranoid citizen of Colorado uses personal research to explain the difference between State and Federal laws. From pizza laws in Iowa, to pot laws in states where it's legal, we learn what happens when a state dissents.