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One of the most controversial measures taken by the federal government in its early days were the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. The laws expelled alien residents without due process and censored the free press. After the Federalists lost the election of 1800, three of the acts were repealed or allowed to expire. But today, one of the four laws remains in effect.
With Donald Trump set to serve again as president, there has been talk about his ability to continue in office after his second term expires in four years. While…
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, voters from around the country will complete the process of choosing electors who will pick the next president and vice president of the…
In this video, Alexander Keyssar talks about why the founders created the Electoral College.
Unlike other recent campaigns, the specter of a tied election is less likely to hang over the 2024 presidential election due to changes related to the 2020…
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