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Government is a key part of any society and culture. Learn more about different types of government, politics and civic issues.

Agencies

Agencies are various organizations or entities within the government. Learn more about agencies like the FBI, foster care, the Postal Service or Customs. See more »

Citizenship

The Citizenship channel is about the rights and features of a country's citizens. Learn more about topics related to currency, passports and immigration. See more »

Elections

The Elections channel includes information on topics related to elections, voting or running for political office. Learn more about presidential debates, the electoral college or the voting system. See more »

Emergency Services

Emergency Services are critical when response is needed to life's dangerous situations. Find topics related to FEMA, firefighters, 9-1-1 and the Amber Alert. See more »

Political Issues

The Political Issues Channel discusses hot topics and important political issues such as conventions, scandals and theories. See more »

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How the U.S. Postal Service Works

The U.S. Postal Services delivers 213 billion pieces of mail a year. But will e-mail someday triumph over snail mail? And how do your letters get to the right place?

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How the FBI Works

Find out what the FBI does, how it started, and what it takes to become an FBI agent. We'll also take a look at some of the tools and techniques used by the FBI and learn about J. Edgar Hoover, the man who molded the Bureau into a powerful crime-solving agency.

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Is the U.S. government building a Gattaca-level DNA database?

The United States is involved in a massive expansion in the DNA-collecting capabilities of the federal government. Find out who this law affects and about the controversy surrounding DNA databases.