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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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The Affordable Care Act is accomplishing one of its original goals: Allowing young people to escape jobs they don't particularly like. washingtonpost.com

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