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The United States Postal Service

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an independent federal agency required by law to deliver mail to every address in the country.

The Public Broadcasting Act

A national commitment to free, educational and unbiased information for every American.

Freedom of the Press

The protected right to report news without government interference, censorship, intimidation, or punishment.

The State of the Union

A speech given by the President, addressing Congress and the nation, on the current state of America, and priorities for the following year.

The Plum Book

A book covering government positions that can be appointed by the incoming president.

Ballot Measures

A form of direct democracy in which a law, issue, or question on the ballot is decided by voters through an election.

Misinformation

False or inaccurate information that is understood or spread as true, either intentionally or unintentionally.

The Freedom to Vote Act

The Act proposes a sweeping set of reforms to expand Americans’ access to the ballot box and to fight corruption.

How to Research Your Ballot

Become an informed voter by learning how to research who and what are on your ballot.

Congressional Recess

Period when members of Congress return to their states and districts to work and meet with constituents.

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