Get a Birth Certificate
A birth certificate or a certified copy of an original birth certificate is becoming increasingly important as a required form of identification. Learn how to get a copy of your birth certificate.

Salaries and Benefits of US Congress Members
Salaries and benefits paid to Members of the US Congress

Questions and Answers for New Naturalization Test
The 100 questions on U.S. history and government designed to replace the set of questions currently used as part of the citizenship test.

Requirements to be President
So you want to be president? Forget the nerves of steel, the charisma, the skeleton-free closet, the fund-raising network, the thick skin and the legions of loyal folks who agree with your stance on all the issues. Just to get into the game, you have to ask: How old are you and where were you born?

Letters to Congress
Tips for writing effective letters to Congress

Impeachment Process
The process of impeachment of the President of the United States.

Sample INS Citizenship Questions
Samples of questions used by the INS in testing immigrants for citizentship

How Much U.S. Debt Does China Really Own?
Find out how much U.S. debt China really owns. See what other foreign governments hold in American government-backed securities and investments. Read about criticism of the debt and who owns it.

Download Adobe .PDF Reader Here
Read about the popular Adobe .pdf file format and download the free software here.

Stroke Warning Signs
Warning signs of a stroke may appear as early as seven days before an attack and require urgent treatment to prevent serious damage to the brain, according to a study of stroke patients published in the March 8, 2005 issue of Neurology. Learn the warning signs of ischemic stroke.

How to Get a Tax ID No.
At some point, your business will need a federal tax ID number, also called an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Here's how to get one.

White House Greetings
The White House will send greeting cards signed by the President of the United States to commemorate special events, accomplishments or milestones free of charge to U.S. citizens. To request a greeting card from the President, just follow these guidelines from the White House Greetings Office.

About Unclaimed Money
Information for finding and recovering unclaimed property held by state governments.

Issues, Organizations, and Interest Groups
Pick an issue - pick an opinion. There's an online organization for you.

States With No Income Tax
While individuals and businesses in all 50 states pay federal income tax, residents in 41 states also pay state income tax. Nine states have no state income tax.

Small Business Grants
Factual information about federal and state government grants for small businesses and how to find them.

Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
Research by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates that women often experience new or different physical symptoms as long as a month or more before experiencing heart attacks.

Replace SS Card
Explains how to replace a lost or stolen Social Security card for an adult U.S. citizen.

Requirements to be a Senator
The Senate is the United States' higher legislative chamber (the House of Representatives being the lower chamber), containing 100 members. If you have dreams of becoming one of the two senators who represent each state for six-year terms, you might want to check the Constitution first. The guiding document for our government specifically spells out the requirements to be a senator.

Payday Loan Site Warning
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is warning consumers to exercise extreme caution when using Internet payday loan sites, where loans due by the next payday, can cost up to $30 per $100 borrowed and borrowers typically face annual interest rates (APRs) of 650%.

Food Stamp Program
Details on the federal Food Stamp program, now called the SNAP or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and how to apply for benefits.

US Passport
Getting a US passport can be simple or it can be crash course in bureaucracy. You want simple. Best advice? Learn the rules, assemble everything you need before you apply for your passport and apply at least 6 weeks before your trip.

Why House and Senate
Why the US Congress Has Two Chambers, the House and Senate

Top Federal Benefit Programs
There are federal benefit programs available to help with many other life situations and needs. Here you will find profiles, including basic eligibility criteria and contact information for 10 of the most popular federal benefit and assistance programs.

The Branches of Government
The United States has three branches of government: the executive, the legislative and the judicial. Each of these branches has a distinct and essential role in the function of the government, and they were established in Articles 1 (legislative), 2 (executive) and 3 (judicial) of the U.S. Constitution.

Current Salaries
Current annual salaries of top elected and appointed US government officials, along with the annual salaries for these officials in 2000 or 2001.

Electoral Votes by State in 2012
Read the list of electoral votes by state in 2012. See which states lost electoral votes and which states gained electoral votes. Discover why the census plays a role in determining who picks up electoral votes and who loses electoral votes.

US Rep. Requirements
The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of Congress, and it currently counts 435 men and women among its members. House members are popularly elected by constituents in their home states; they don't represent the entire state, but rather specific geographic districts within the state. House members serve two-year terms, but what does it take to be a representative in the first place, besides money, legions of loyal constituents, charisma and the stamina to make it through a campaign?

replacing us currency
The process used for replacing damaged US currency depends on how badly the bills are damaged. Here is what to look for and what to do in order to get damaged US money replaced.

Government Aid and Money - No Grants Needed
Assistance from the U.S. Government for home repair or improvement and homelessness.

Gun Control Timeline - U.S. Government Info/Resources
A timeline of US gun control laws and enforcement, from your About.com Guide

We're Getting Taller - Fatter
Average adult Americans are about one inch taller, but nearly a whopping 25 pounds heavier than they were in 1960, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bad news, says CDC is that average BMI (body mass index, a weight-for-height formula used to measure obesity) has increased among adults from approximately 25 in 1960 to 28 in 2002.

5 Longest Filibusters in U.S. History
See who conducted the longest filibusters in U.S. history. Find out how long the longest filibusters were. Discover what subjects were being debated during the longest filibusters. Learn what techniques were used in the longest filibusters.

State Unclaimed Index
State resources for finding and recovering unclaimed money and other property.

About Federalism
The U.S. Constitution establishes a government based on "federalism," or the sharing of power between

Do You Need a Tax ID No.?
The government form you're feverishly filling out has a blank demanding your business's "Federal Tax

Government Jobs: Online Applications
In an effort to simplify and streamline their hiring processes, several U.S. Government agencies are implementing online job application systems.

Applying for Social Security
The trick to applying for Social Security retirement benefits is knowing when to retire.

Register for the Draft
The Selective Service System wants you to know that the requirement to register for the military draft did not go away with the end of the Vietnam War. Under the law, virtually all male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register with the Selective Service System.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship
Proof of U.S. Citizenship – Documents that can be used as proof of U.S. citizenship

George Washington the Man
He grew marijuana and was America's only Founding Father to free his slaves. On the night he died, his doctor friend tried to bring him back to life in a most bizarre manner. As a politician, he was the only president-elect to win a unanimous vote of the Electoral College. Learn some lesser-known facts about our very first president, George Washington.

The Great Compromise of 1787
Perhaps the greatest debate undertaken by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 centered on how many representatives each state should have in the new government's lawmaking branch, the U.S. Congress. As is often the case in government and politics, resolving a great debate, required a Great Compromise.

Aid No Grants Needed
Sources of assistance from the U.S. Government that do not involve getting a federal grant.

How We Got Miranda Rights
Detailed content and meaning of the Miranda warnings.

Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients
U.S. Government and private sources of financial assistnace and support for cancer patients and their families.

One Term Presidents
Learn about the one term presidents in American history. Find out which one term presidents were defeated in re-election bids. Discover why one term presidents were turned out of office by voters. See who replaced America's one term presidents and find out whether they fared any better.

About the DD-214
How to request a copy of the Veterans' Military records form DD-214.

Reverse PIN Technology and Your Safety
Discover important information about the reverse PIN system. Find out why the reverse PIN system is not in use. Read criticism of the reverse PIN system. Learn the truth behind the rumors about reverse PIN technology.

Low Income Housing Loans
These USDA-backed loans are offered to assist very low, low-income, and moderate-income households to obtain modest, decent, safe, and sanitary housing for use as a permanent residence in rural areas.

Presidential Pay
Pay and Compensation of the President of the United States

Supreme Court Justices
Current Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court

Guns Into Canada
Americans taking guns into Canada or transporting guns through Canada to Alaska need to know that the Canadian government has - -and enforces -- very strict gun control laws that must be followed by U.S. citizens taking firearms into Canada.

Hold My Mail, Please
You spent months planning the perfect vacation and the time has finally come. The bags are packed, the car is loaded, and the dog's in the kennel. At the last minute you remember you haven't asked the Post Office to hold your mail while you're away. Well, just run back into the house, fire up your PC and get the job done. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) now offers customers the option of requesting that their mail be held from 3 to 30 days quickly and easily online.

About the U.S. Postal Service
About the United States Postal Service (USPS). Is it government agency or a private business? It's both.

Constitutional Powers of the Presidency - from About.com
Presidential Powers granted by the U.S. Constitution, from your About.com Guide

HUD Grants to Help Disabled Renters
HUD has announced the awarding of government grants totaling $39.9 million in 21 states to assist non-elderly individuals and families with disabilities in leasing affordable private housing.

SBA Loan Programs
Small business loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Miranda Rights Q and A
"So, were my Miranda rights violated?" In many cases, that's a question only the courts can answer. No

Money for a Small Business
The U.S. government does not currently provide grants for starting or expanding a small business. However, the government does offer plenty of free help in planning how to start or improve your business and in securing low-interest SBA-backed small business loans. In addition, many states DO offer small business grants to individuals.

About the Presidential Veto
A presidential veto is the rejection of a bill passed by the majority votes of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. While Congress can vote to override a presidential veto, causing the bill to become law without the president's approval, this is rarely done. The threat of presidential veto is often sufficient motivation for Congress to modify the bill prior to its final passage. This article provides a brief overview of the veto and the ways Congress can override it.

Constiution Index
Index to the US Constitution

Presidential Legislative Power
The President of the United States is commonly referred to as the most powerful person in the free world, but his legislative powers are strictly defined by the Constitution and by a system of checks and balances among the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the government.

Amending the Constitution
Article V of the U.S. Constitution spells out the processes by which amendments can be proposed and ratified.

The Electoral College System
Every fourth November, after almost two years of campaign hype and money, over 90 million Americans vote

Presidential Retirement Benefi
Presidential retirement benefits were non-existent until the enactment of the Former Presidents Act (FPA) in 1958. Since then, presidential retirement benefits have included a lifetime annual pension, staff and office allowances, travel expenses, civil service protection and more.

Executive Branch
The executive branch of the United States government consists of the president, the vice president and 15 Cabinet-level executive departments.

illegal alien rights
Do not let the fact that the term “illegal aliens” does not appear in the U.S. Constitution lead you to believe that its rights and freedoms do not apply to them. The courts have held otherwise.

National Health Insurance
Health care reform, basically a national health insurance plan, administered by the federal government as an alternative to private health insurance, will probably be proposed this year by President Obama. The plan will probably resemble Jacob Hacker's “Health Care for America” plan. Learn how it will work, who can get it and what it will cost.

The Legislative Process
How the Congressional Legislative Process Works

Government Employee Benefits
Federal government employees enjoy a wide range of family-friendly benefits that go far beyond insurance and retirement. Here is an extensive list of government job benefits.

Gun Control Timeline
A brief history of American firearms control laws.

Home Repair Loans - Grants
These USDA-backed loans and grants are to help very low-income rural homeowners an opportunity to make essential repairs to their homes to make them safe and to remove health hazards to the family or the community.

value of higher education
A college master's degree is worth $1.3 million more in lifetime earnings than a high school diploma, according to a recent report from the Commerce Department's Census Bureau.

The 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Who Pays Most Tax?
Feeling overtaxed? Under the U.S. income tax system, most of the taxes collected are supposed to be paid by the people who make the most money. Thanks to President Bush's tax cuts, that is exactly the way the system works, says the U.S. Treasury Department.

Administrative Procedures Act
The Administrative Procedures Act is the law under which the U.S. federal agencies create the regulations they enforce.

Federal Regulations
Federal regulations and the federal rulemaking process.

public housing
The HUD public housing assistance program was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families.

Federalism
Federalism – a description of federalism as practiced in the United States

How America Has Changed Over Last 100 Years - 1900 to 2000
The 11 national censuses conducted between 1900 and 2000 show our nation has undergone a century of tremendous changes in both the makeup of the population and in how Americans live their lives.

Why Small Businesses Fail
The U.S. Small Business Administration has seen lots of small businesses come and, unfortunately, go. According to the SBA, over 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years. Why? What goes wrong?

The Legislative Branch
Every society needs laws. In the United States, the power to make laws is given to Congress, which represents the legislative branch of government.

benefits of citizenship
Immigrants to the United States who complete the naturalization process to achieve full U.S. citizenship gain rights and benefits denied even to lawful permanent residents.

Unemployment Compensation
Unemployment benefits represent the first and perhaps last line of defense against the ripple effect of joblessness. Then intention of unemployment benefits is to provide eligible, unemployed workers with a weekly income adequate to allow them to afford the necessities of life, including food, shelter and clothing while they look for new jobs.

National Debt Versus Deficit
Learn the difference between the federal deficit and the national debt. Find out how the government deals with a deficit. Read about how the deficit impact the national debt. Find out how the national debt impacts the economy.

Grants No Free Lunch
Federal government grants are not a free lunch. Learn the truth about federal government grants.

Lincoln Suspends Habeas Corpus
Along with a declaring martial law, President Abraham Lincoln ordered the suspension of the constitutionally protected right to writs of habeas corpus in 1861, shortly after the start of the Civil War. At the time, the suspension applied only in Maryland and parts of the Midwestern states. On Sept. 24, 1862, Lincoln issued this proclamation suspending the right to writs of habeas corpus nationwide.

Abraham Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address
Many people consider his second Inaugural Address to be Lincoln's greatest speech. Read it yourself here.

More Boys Than Girls
Where are the boys? Right here in the U.S.A. where, for the 63rd year in a row, more boys than girls were born. Exactly 94,232 more boys than girls were born in the U.S. during 2004, according to a new CDC report.

Taking Guns to Canada? Beware!
The Canadian government is warning Americans bringing firearms across the border, or even borrowing guns while in Canada, that the new Canadian Firearms Act apply equally to visitors.

Disabled Renters' Assistance Voucher Program
States and cities were awarded grants to assist non-elderly individuals and families with disabilities in leasing affordable private housing.

Congressional Powers
So what are all those senators and representatives doing on Capitol Hill, anyway? The Congress has specific powers spelled out in the Constitution, none more important than its duty to make laws.

Constitution Day - September 17, 1787
On September 17, 1787, the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention held their final meeting. Only one item of business occupied the agenda that day, to sign and make official the Constitution of the United States of America.

State Unclaimed Property Searches: Find Forgotten Money
Here you will find state government resources for finding and claiming unclaimed money and property.

Primary - Caucus - Convention
Every four years, along come -- Primaries, Caucuses, Delegates and Conventions -- the U.S. presidential election. How do these key processes of American democracy work? How are our presidential candidates chosen? Read the basics here.

Government Auto Auctions
It's easy and economical to purchase a pre-owned vehicle from the U.S. government. Join the thousands of people who buy at government auto auctions.

Supreme Court - A Brief History
From its first assembly in 1790, a short history of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Suspending Habeas Corpus
On Oct. 17, 2006, President Bush suspended the constitutionally bestowed right of writs of habeas corpus. President Abraham Lincoln did the same thing 144 years ago. Both presidents based their action on the dangers of war, and both presidents faced sharp criticism for carrying out what many believed to be an attack on the Constitution. But there were some significant differences and similarities in both the circumstances and the details of the two presidents' actions.

Presidential Succession
A brief history and current process of presidential succession in the United States.

The President’s Cabinet
Departments and Secretaries of the President’s Cabinet Agencies

are you eligible?
How can the government help me? A new Web site from the U.S. Department of Labor answers that often-asked question by helping Americans determine their eligibility for U.S. government assistance programs.

U.S. Birth Rate Hits All-Ti...
The U.S. birth rate has dropped to the lowest level since national data have been available, according to statistics just released by the Centers for Disease Control.

No Free Land
No matter what you may have heard or read, there is no such thing as free land from the government. There is no federal homesteading program and land the government does sell is sold only at market value.

Can You Deliver Mail Yourself In a Postal Service Shutdown?
Find out why the government won't let you deliver the mail yourself even if there's a Postal Service Shutdown. Learn about the regulations that govern the use of your own personal mailbox. Read a history of the tough regulations that lead to a mailbox monopoly. Discover the penalties for dropping mail in someone else's mailbox without postage.

President of the United State
The primary duty of the president of the United States is to make sure that all U.S. laws are carried out and that the federal government is run effectively. Although the president may not introduce new legislation - that's the duty of Congress - he does wield veto power over all bills that are approved by the legislature. In addition, the president has the weighty role of commander in chief of the armed forces.

Congressional Sessions
Congress is charged with drafting, debating and sending bills to the president to be signed into law. But how do the nation's 100 senators and 435 representatives from 50 states manage their legislative business?

The House of Representatives
The United States is a large, fractured, diverse and yet still unified nation, and few government bodies reflect the paradox that is this country better than the House of Representatives.

Order a Replacement Medicare Card Via the Internet
As part of the growing E-government initiative, the Social Security Administration has made it possible -- even easy -- for Medicare beneficiaries to order a replacement Medicare card over the Internet.

census answers required
While it is the last thing they want to do, the U.S. Census Bureau can impose fines for failing to answer the 2010 Census questions or for intentionally providing false information.

Who Cannot Have a Gun in America? - U.S. Government Info/Resources
Persons prohibited from owning guns under US Federal law, from your About.com Guide

Original 13 States
The original 13 states of the United States of America as recognized by the Articles of Confederation.

America Attacked - Sept. 11, 2001
America Attacked World Trade Center, Large Part of Pentagon Destroyed in Terrorist Attack More of This

Standard Occupational Series Codes
U.S. Government Standard Occupational Series Codes.

A Brief History of White House Solar Panels
Find out when the first White House solar panels were installed. Discover which presidents supported White House solar panels. Learn about why the White House solar panels were removed. See which president resurrected the idea of using White House solar panels.

Help Buying a Fixer-Upper Home
You want to buy a house that needs repairs -- a "fixer-upper." Unfortunately, you cannot borrow the money

How Much Did That Obama Bus Cost?
Find out how much Obama's bus cost American taxpayers. See what's inside the luxury coach. Discover who made the bus and why the the president came under fire for campaigning aboard it.

Salaries and Benefits of U.S. Congress Members
Current salaries and benefits for members of the U.S. Congress.

Why Women Make Less
Despite a sense of continued progress toward gender equality in the workplace, the federal government has confirmed that the workplace earnings gap between men and women still persists today.

Campaign Contribution Laws
Are you thinking about contributing money to the campaign of a presidential candidate? If you do, you will be far from alone. If you do contribute to a candidate, you should know that the Federal Campaign Finance Law places legal limits on how much and what you can give. Find out what those limits are right here...

Congress Votes Itself a Pay...
Want a raise? Don't beg to your boss. Just vote yourself one. That's what the United States Congress

Code of Ethics for U.S. Government Service
The Code of Ethics applied to all persons serving in any position withing the U.S federal government.

old tax returns
How to get copies or transcripts of your past IRS tax returns.

About Citizenship Test
How does the naturalization test for U.S. citizenship work and what percentages of immigrant applicants pass it?

About the Speaker of the House
The Speaker of the House of Representatives not only stands second in the line of presidential succession, the Speaker of the House is typically responsible for helping bills supported by the majority party win the approval of the House. Learn more about the influential office of Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Uninsured Statistics
As Congress crawls closer to its consideration of the America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, a bill that would require virtually all Americans to be covered by either private or government administered health insurance, you will increasingly read and hear a bleak statistic stating that 46 million Americans have are without health insurance. Really?

Why Americans Don't Vote
Why do so many qualified Americans choose not to vote? Let's ask them. The California Voter Foundation (CVF) has released the results of a statewide survey on the attitudes of infrequent voters and citizens eligible to vote but not registered. The first-of-its-kind survey sheds new light on the incentives and barriers to voting, along with the sources of information that influence people when they do vote.

About SSI
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal government benefit program providing cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter to persons who are blind or otherwise disabled and have little or no other income.

Presidential Executive Orders
Exclusive of the legislative process, the President of the United States has the power to direct the activities of the federal agencies through the issuance of executive orders.

Jobs at the CIA: Want to be a Spy? - U.S. Government Info/Resources - Date: 04/10/98
Jobs at the CIA: Want to be a Spy? Dateline: 04/10/98 Job Openings at the CIA Right of the bat, most

Filling Congressional Vacancies
When a U.S. representative or senator leaves Congress before the end of his or her term, are the people of their congressional district or state left without representation in Washington?

"tear down this wall!"
On June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan spoke the people of West Berlin at the base of the Brandenburg Gate, near the Berlin wall. Due to the amplification system being used, the President's words could also be heard on the Eastern (Communist-controlled) side of the wall. The address Reagan delivered that day is considered by many to have affirmed the beginning of the end of the Cold War and the fall of communism. On Nov. 9-11, 1989, the people of a free Berlin tore down that wall.

5 Presidents Who Raised the Debt Ceiling
Learn about the debt ceiling under U.S. presidents. Find out who raised the debt ceiling the most. Discover what the borrowing cap is now and what it was under recent commanders in chief.

TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is federally funded – state administered – financial assistance program for low income families with dependent children and for pregnant women in their last three months of pregnancy. TANF provides temporary financial assistance while also helping recipients find jobs that will allow them to support themselves.

HUD Homes Sales
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regularly offers thousands of highly affordable homes and apartments for sale to the lowest bidder. These HUD home auctions offer buyers significant savings.

Turn In Bad Telemarketers
The Federal Communication Commission has released detailed information outlining specific steps consumer should take if they have put their names on the National Do-Not-Call Registry and are called by telemarketers on or after October 1, 2003. It provides information about when there is a violation of the FCC do-not-call rules, and specifics about how to file a complaint.

CALM Act Enforcement
On December 15, 2010, President Obama signed the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act requiring TV broadcasters to ensure that commercials air at a volume no louder than the programs in which they appear. When and how will the CALM Act be enforced.

Border Patrol Auto Sales
The U.S. Border Patrol is now auctioning off hundreds of seized and surplus cars and trucks at ten locations operated by it's San Antonio, Texas-based contractor, Robertson Auto Auctions.

more benefit programs
A list of popular and helpful federal benefit and federal assistance programs offered by the US government. Here you will find basic program information, eligibility and how to apply for these US federal benefit and US federal assistance programs.

The Federal Privacy Act
How to find out what the U.S. government knows about you under the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act.

Why Keep the Electoral College?
Why the Founding Fathers created the Electoral College system for presidential elections and reasons for retaining it now.

Small Business Drives Economy
What really drives the U.S. economy? No, it is not war. Small business -- firms with fewer than 500 employees -- drives the U.S. economy by providing jobs for over half of the nation's private workforce.

Original Bill of Rights
The original Bill of Rights, as sent to the then 11 states for ratification in 1789 proposed 12, not 10 amendments to the Constitution.

Congressional Committee System
Where do things get done in Congress? Usually in committee. Each chamber of Congress has committees set up to perform specific functions, enabling the legislative bodies to accomplish their often complex work more quickly with smaller groups.

Collete Degree Worth Big Bucks
Just in case you still had some doubts, the U.S. Census Bureau has released data proving the substantial value of a college education in the United States. Workers 18 and over sporting bachelors degrees earn an average of $51,206 a year, while those with a high school diploma earn $27,915.

When Did the Great Recession End?
Find out when the most recent recession officially began and ended. Discover how the long the recession lasted. See how the length of the recession of the late 2000s compared with that of prior recessions. Read about what makes a recession versus what makes a recovery.

Welfare Reform
From the Great Depression of the 1930s, until 1996, welfare in the United States consisted of little more than guaranteed cash payments to the poor. Monthly benefits were paid to poor persons -- mainly mothers and children -- regardless of their ability to work, assets on hand or other personal circumstances. As a result, many people remained on welfare for their entire lives. In 1996, Congress passed a law that resulted in sweeping welfare reform.

Budget Deficit History
Find out what the U.S. budget deficit was by year. See how much more the government spends than it takes in every year. Learn which years the federal government actually ran a surplus.

If the Election Is a Tie
People ask lots of questions about the U.S. Constitution, most of them starting with, "What if...?" Here's

Duties of the Chief Justice
Other than presiding over the Supreme Court and voting on cases, what are the duties of the Chief Justice of the United States?