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In all 50 United States, why do all of them use the presidential system of government instead of a semi-presidential or parliamentary system, and all but one are bicameral?

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Did people in the Soviet Union actually call each other "comrade"?

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Has Amendment 3 of the American Constitution ever actually been applied?

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Why do almost all countries with parliamentary systems of government all have a ceremonial head of state, rather than just having the head of government also be the head of state?

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The US Constitution's seventh amendment gives people the right to a jury trial in civil cases where the amount is over $20. Has anyone ever tried exercising this right over extremely petty amounts?

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What are some really weird things that people have used as currency through the ages?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In all 50 United States, why do all of them use the presidential system of government instead of a semi-presidential or parliamentary system, and all but one are bicameral?	2600
Did people in the Soviet Union actually call each other "comrade"?	86
Has Amendment 3 of the American Constitution ever actually been applied?	25
Why do almost all countries with parliamentary systems of government all have a ceremonial head of state, rather than just having the head of government also be the head of state?	12
The US Constitution's seventh amendment gives people the right to a jury trial in civil cases where the amount is over $20. Has anyone ever tried exercising this right over extremely petty amounts?	12
What are some really weird things that people have used as currency through the ages?	2