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What did James Madison, the father of the Constitution and primary author of the Bill Rights, consider to be “the most oppressive dominion ever exercised by man over man”?

In the U.S., do males or females have a higher incidence of suicide?

What portion of household spending in the U.S. is donated to churches or religious organizations?

If all the taxes collected by U.S. federal, state, and local governments were evenly divided between all U.S. households, how much would this be?

What portion of the U.S. economy is comprised of energy expenditures?

Do more Americans own guns for hunting, personal protection, or target shooting?

In 2000, 7% of all new syphilis infections in the U.S. were among men who have sex with men. What is this rate currently?

What portion of federal spending is for public order and safety (includes police, fire protection, courts, prisons, and immigration enforcement)?

During the 1980s and 1990s, the average global temperature increased by nearly one degree Fahrenheit. During this period, did the productivity of Earth’s natural vegetation increase, decrease, or stay about the same?

The earned income tax credit is one of the largest cash assistance programs for low-income families. What portion of this program’s payouts are made in error?