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Election Government & Politics Democracy

04/19/19

What are the minimum requirements for a system to be called democratic?

I think the title is very clear, but I'll complete the question below: 1. What are the minimum requirements needed for a system to be called democratic? 2. Is holding elections every *n*... more

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Election Government & Politics United States President

04/15/19

When does the US president have to be 35 year old?

[The Constitution only says](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_Two_of_the_United_States_Constitution#Clause_5:_Qualifications_for_office) that one needs to have "attained to the Age of thirty... more

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Election Government & Politics Democracy Popularity

04/11/19

What inhibits a winning candidate from doing exactly the opposite of what he promised?

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Election Government & Politics United States Political System

04/11/19

How does gerrymandering work in the US?

I have a vague idea of what gerrymandering is and that it appears to be common in the US, but I don't really understand where it comes from, how it is applied, how common "common" really is,... more

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Election Government & Politics United States Election Requirements

04/08/19

What criteria does a US Presidential candidate need to meet in order to appear on the ballot?

The eligibility requirements to run for the office of President are: - You must be a native born citizen - You must be at least 35 years of age - You must have lived in the US for at least 14... more

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