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A close-up of a two boxing gloves hitting each other, one is red and the other blue to represent Republicans and Democrats, respectively.

Facts don't convince people in political arguments. Here's what does.

By Stephanie Pappas published

Though people believe they respect a logical, fact-based opponent, they actually have greater esteem for arguments based on experience.

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Photo of the U.S. Capitol behind of a crowd waving American flags at President Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2009.

Inauguration day: Why presidents must wait 2 months to start

By Kacey Deamer published

Here's why inauguration day occurs months after an election.

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Trump takes a phone call in the Oval Office.

How does impeachment work?

By Stephanie Pappas published

Will President Trump be impeached? Here's a look at what impeachment means, how it works and who has been impeached.

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Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election.

What is a coup?

By Mindy Weisberger published

A coup d'état, which translates as "stroke of the state," can be triggered by military actions, the involvement of foreign governments, or popular revolts.

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U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, left, listens as Representative Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Pelosi discussed the introduction of the Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of Office Act, the process called for in the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

What is the 25th amendment?

By Kimberly Hickok published

The 25th amendment clarifies the steps to be taken if the offices of president or vice president become vacant.

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Rioters supporting U.S. President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Trump.

What is sedition?

By Mindy Weisberger published

The legal definition of sedition has changed over time.

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October 1985: British prime minister Margaret Thatcher looking pensive at the Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool.

Margaret Thatcher: Facts about the controversial prime minister in 'The Crown'

By David J. Williamson, All About History published

Margaret Thatcher was Britain's first woman prime minister, and one of the country's most controversial figures.

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A transcript from the Constitutional Convention records the official report creating the Electoral College.

Who invented the Electoral College?

By Phillip J VanFossen published

Here's how the U.S. electoral college came to be.

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Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy shakes hands with a crowd in Seattle following his speech on the first day of his presidential campaign.

A history of contested presidential elections, from Samuel Tilden to Al Gore

By Robert Speel published

The presidential elections of 1876, 1888, 1960 and 2000 were among the most contentious in American history. Here's why.

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What happens if a president loses an election but won't leave the White House?

By Rafi Letzter published

President Donald Trump might win the election. But if he fails — if Biden is elected, and Trump makes good on his threat to not peacefully transfer power — what happens?

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