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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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Considering that an individual's vote almost never matters, why do so many people bother to vote at all? nytimes.com

Here are the top five reasons people give for voting or not voting, and why they're all wrong. mic.com

more about Taking Part

04:30 Real Voters of the USAThese housewives get real about politics. Starring Anabelle Acosta, Charlotte McKinney, and Analeigh Tipton as ladies who let heavily partisan politics ruin brunch. Can they learn to listen to opposing points of view and remain friends?

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 Critical Thinking

04:34 The Future of Social SecuritySocial Security is a ‘pay-it-forward’ system that will theoretically benefit all of us. Fixes were made to take care of the retiring baby boomers, but what about millennials? Can they rely on government help in retirement?