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6 Websites that Explain Elections

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In the 1700’s, when the brand new United States of America, newly liberated from the British aristocratic rule that relied on Kings and Queens, wrote its very first Constitution and Bill of Rights, it decided to establish a system of government by the people. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.”.

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8 Websites that Explain Elections

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In about half the world’s nations–such as those ruled by socialism, communism, dictators, and autocracies–law and order are decided by government agencies, often people placed in power by those already in power. The first five explain elections in general and the next three teach the process through gamification.

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12 Websites that Explain Elections

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I got a lot of good feedback from readers, as well as a few new sites, so the collection has increased from 8 to 12: In about half the world’s nations–such as those ruled by socialism, communism, dictators, and autocracies–law and order are decided by government agencies, often people placed in power by those already in power.

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Remembering the Improbable Life of Ed Fredkin (1934–2023) and His World of Ideas and Stories

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Project MAC After he left III in 1968, Ed’s next stop would be MIT, and specifically Project MAC (the “Multiple Access Computer” Project). The article said that the “MAC” stood either for “Multiple Access Computer” or “Machine-Aided Cognition”. When you made a copy or did something, you had to have a government person look at it.