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Is it constitutional to ‘pack’ the supreme court with more justices? | Just The FAQs
The Supreme Court didn't always have nine justices, in fact, it had more. But what changed and made nine the number that stuck? RELATED: WASHINGTON […]
Continue readingIf the president becomes incapacitated, what happens next? | Just The FAQs
If the president dies or is unable to continue their duties, what's next? The 25th amendment lays out the rules and line of succession. RELATED: […]
Continue readingHow a Supreme Court justice gets nominated, confirmed, opposed and filibustered | Just The FAQs
The Supreme Court is a vital component of our democracy. Here's how the process works to nominate, confirm, and oppose a potential justice. RELATED: WASHINGTON […]
Continue readingHere’s how a grand jury works, and why some are contentious | Just The FAQs
This is why some grand juries have faced criticism in police brutality cases. RELATED: Check out more from Just The FAQs here Some of the […]
Continue readingHow controlled fires have helped prevent mega-fires for centuries | Just The FAQs
Here's how Native Americans used controlled burns to maintain forests and why it's needed now more than ever. RELATED: SALINAS, Calif. – The Carmel Fire […]
Continue readingAchieving Herd Immunity: How vaccines and masks are the keys to fight coronavirus | Just The FAQs
Without masks and a vaccine, we could reach Herd Immunity from COVID-19, but deaths would skyrocket. We break down the science of it. RELATED: The […]
Continue readingHow gold could save the economy from the pandemic | Just The FAQs
Although no country in the world has a gold standard, gold is still needed for the economy, especially now in the middle of the pandemic. […]
Continue readingHere’s how the federal interest rate can help save the economy during a recession | Just The FAQs
The Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates over the past few months. Here's how their actions affect you. RELATED: How COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting people […]
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