January 11, 2024
In Mexico the sale of alcohol is banned the day of and the day before an election. Ley seca, or “dry law,” applies not only to liquor stores but also to restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.
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Why Are U.S. Elections Held on Tuesdays?
For decades, federal elections in the United States have been held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Why this date? Originally, election days varied by state, but in 1845 a law was passed to set a single election day for the entire country. (At first, it applied only to
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