Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Between gerrymandering and supreme court rulings, it can be hard to understand who makes the rules.

The United States started its life as a confederacy, but today it is a federal nation, which is reflected in the way it conducts elections. But wait, what even IS federalism, and how does it compare to other types of government? Find out how federal, confederal, and unitary governing structures impact elections in this episode of Simple Civics! 

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