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Why is American politics so divisive?
Dive deeper on divisiveness in politics:
- Learn how Republican and Democrat became synonymous with “conservative” and “liberal”.
- Explore vocabulary: See the key terms highlighted in the video.
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Why are US politics so divisive?
Episode 1Why does the U.S. only have two major parties?
Where does campaign cash come from, and where does it go?
In a country this big, does my vote really matter?
What's the deal with the Electoral College?
Big Questions on US Government will be a 15 video series. Check back for new episodes!
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