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So, Exactly What is the Government of the U.S.A.?

Democracy or Republic? I’ve looked at this question before, but not with such a strict focus. And, when you actually start to think about it, the two-party system of politics spells out the same conflict as clearly as the names … Continue reading

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“I Plead the 5th”

The 5th Amendment The American public can be forgiven if they think that this amendment is a ‘Get-out-of-Jail Free” card. In reality, it is a protection of an individual’s right to remain silent when being interviewed about a crime. This … Continue reading

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