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electoral college

(Encyclopedia) electoral college, in U.S. government, the body of electors that chooses the president and vice president. The Constitution, in Article 2, Section 1, provides: “Each State shall…

National Consumer Organizations

NOTE: For other organizations, see Societies & Associations AARP: Consumer Affairs Section, 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049; 888-687-2277; Web: www.aarp.org. Offers information on housing…

U.S. Societies & Associations (C)

Camp Fire USA (1910): 4601 Madison Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64112-1278. 629,000. Phone: (816) 756-1950. www.campfire.org. Camping Association, The American (1910): 5000 State Rd. 67 N.,…

Presidential Vetoes, 1789-2015

President Coincident Congresses Regular vetoes Pocket vetoes Total vetoes Vetoes overridden Washington 1st-4th 2 - 2 - Adams 5th-6th…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2006

In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The other six are set by a day of the week…