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Surprising fact about vodka

10 percent of the Russian government's income comes from the sale of vodka.

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Weird fact about the government of England

In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak.

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Alcohol is a problem, but it's not the only problem.

So confident were some people that alcohol was the cause of virtually all crime that, on the eve of Prohibition, some towns actually sold their jails.

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The difference between stocks, bonds, and commodities

Stock: The shares of a company or corporation.
Bonds: A certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation guaranteeing payment of the original investment plus interest by a specified future date.
Commodities: an article of trade or commerce, esp. a product as distinguished from a service.

While bonds generally promise a fixed return, earnings on commodities and stocks go up and down as determined by the free market.

Reference: http://dictionary.reference.com

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Interesting facts about Japan

In 1947 Japan's constitutional democracy took effect. It was based on the practice and advocacy peace.

The emperor of Japan is officially know as "the symbol of the state and unity of the people." The emperor it was once taught in Japan, was of divine origin, a fact that has been debated.

The "separations of power" principle dividing the government into legislative, judicial, and executive branches limits the emperor's actual power. The emperor of Japan does appoint the prime minister and chief judge of the supreme court.

Reference: http://www.tooter4kids.com/Japan/interesting_facts.htm,

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Interesting facts about Japan

In 1947 Japan's constitutional democracy took effect. It was based on the practice and advocacy peace.

The emperor of Japan is officially know as "the symbol of the state and unity of the people." The emperor it was once taught in Japan, was of divine origin, a fact that has been debated.

The "separations of power" principle dividing the government into legislative, judicial, and executive branches limits the emperor's actual power. The emperor of Japan does appoint the prime minister and chief judge of the supreme court.

Reference: http://www.tooter4kids.com/Japan/interesting_facts.htm,

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Interesting facts about Japan

In 1947 Japan's constitutional democracy took effect. It was based on the practice and advocacy peace.

The emperor of Japan is officially know as "the symbol of the state and unity of the people." The emperor it was once taught in Japan, was of divine origin, a fact that has been debated.

The "separations of power" principle dividing the government into legislative, judicial, and executive branches limits the emperor's actual power. The emperor of Japan does appoint the prime minister and chief judge of the supreme court.

Reference: http://www.tooter4kids.com/Japan/interesting_facts.htm,

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Who is the highest ranking military official?

The president is the highest ranking official in the government including the military.

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Who can run for president?

Requirements needed to apply for president are must be at least 35 years old, a native born citizen, and be at least a 14 year resident of the united states.

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Congress has a job to do, what is it?

Congress is also known as the legislative branch of the U.S. government, in other words, they are the law makers.

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When did people in the united states start paying Income Tax?

In 1862, to support the Civil War, Congress enacted the nation's first income tax law. Congress eliminated the income tax in 1872 and it had a short-lived revival in 1894 and 1895.

In 1913 the income tax was brought back and became a permanent part of American life. It provided a seemingly unlimited source of funds to finance ever-growing government, and it gave the government an excuse to pry into every aspect of your life.

Reference: http://www.harrybrowne.org/articles/LandOfFree.htm, http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005921.html

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When were women given the right to vote in the united states?

In 1920 the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed giving the right of women to vote. The Nineteenth Amendment prohibits state and federal government from denying the right to vote to vote by any citizen because of their sex.

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What type of government does Singapore have?

The government of Singapore is based on the British system of parliamentary government with shared powers. There are fifty-five parliamentary constituencies in Singapore which vote to put a representative in Parliament. The government is headed by a prime minister who leads a cabinet of ministers of state selected from the ranks of the members of Parliament. The constitutional head of state was the president, who occupied a largely powerless and ceremonial role.

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