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Steve Ballmer explains donor and recipient states

Every year, the federal government collects trillions of dollars in taxes from individuals and businesses across all 50 states. But does your state get that money back? Or does it send more than it receives?

Big questions about US government

Crash Course

COMING SOON

Why is American politics so divisive?

Episode 1Coming Sept 22nd

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Why does the U.S. only have two major parties?

Episode 2Coming Sept 29th

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Where does campaign cash come from, and where does it go?

Episode 3Coming Oct 6th

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In a country this big, does my vote really matter?

Episode 4Coming Oct 13th

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What's the deal with the Electoral College?

Episode 5Coming Oct 20th

Just the Facts

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