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Plain-English guides to how U.S. government works, what's on your ballot, and why it matters. No spin—just the facts.
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Passed House 218–213
Senate vote expected week of Feb 24
Your Learning Path
22 guides · 4 tracksStart from the top and work your way down. Each guide builds on the last—by the end, you'll understand how money, power, and your vote connect.
How Government Works
- 01 What Are Midterm Elections?
What they are, why they matter, and what's on the ballot.
- 02 The Three Branches of Government
Legislative, executive, and judicial — how the system prevents any one branch from having all the power.
- 03 How Congress Works
The Senate, the House, and how a bill becomes a law.
- 04 How Bills & Votes Work
From introduction to the president's desk, plus filibusters and cloture.
- 05 Congressional Committees
The small groups inside Congress that control which bills live or die.
- 06 Congressional Hearings
What they are, how they work, and whether they lead to anything.
- 07 Executive Orders
What they are, how they compare to laws, and what Congress can do.
- 08 The trump Rule ★
How the Clinton depositions created a new precedent — and why it could come back for Trump.
- 09 The Political Career Ladder
How politicians move between the House, Senate, and governor's mansion.
- 10 How to Run for Congress
Eligibility, filing, primaries, fundraising, and getting on the ballot.
Money & Power
- 11 PACs & Super PACs
What they are, how they work, and how to check for yourself.
- 12 Campaign Finance: The Big Picture
The scandals, the debate, and what reformers want to change.
- 13 Follow the Money ★
How DOGE, crypto, and a $10B peace deal trace back to the 2024 election.
- 14 Tariffs: A Buzzword, Explained ★
What tariffs are, who actually pays them, and what happens when presidents use them.
- 15 The Iran Nuclear Deal, Explained ★
The history of Iran's nuclear program, the deal Obama struck, what happened after, and why Congress keeps voting on it.
Elections & Voting
- 16 Open vs. Closed Primaries
How your party registration affects whether you can vote in a primary.
- 17 Understanding Race Ratings
What Safe, Likely, Lean, and Toss-Up mean and who decides.
- 18 Special Elections
The elections nobody tells you about—and why so few voters decide them.
- 19 Voter Turnout in America
How many Americans actually vote, who shows up, and why it matters.