60-Second Civics Podcast
961 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★ - 75 ratings60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government.
60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center's education for democracy curricula, including We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Project Citizen, Foundations of Democracy, and Elements of Democracy.
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Episodes
60-Second Civics: Episode 3763, Charters of Human Rights
October 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 ByteThe Bill of Rights is still relevant. And international recognition of rights have expanded over the years since 1791. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 3762, Constitutional Courts
October 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 ByteHow do you promote constitutional principles and fundamental rights? Through judicial review. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 3761, Judicial review by an independent judiciary is among the principal achievements of American constitutionalism abroad.
October 08, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 ByteThe Bill of Rights and Judicial Review Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 3760, The Power of the Bill of Rights
October 07, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 ByteThe Bill of Rights protects all Americans. Learn how on today's 60-Second Civics. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 3759, American Federalism
October 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 ByteAmerican federalism was an innovation that has been a model for systems of government throughout the world. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 3758, The Perils of Presidentialism
October 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 ByteThere are risks associated with presidential systems. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 3757, Fear of a Strong Executive
October 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 ByteLearn about the difference between American presidents and other heads of government. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 3756, Presidential Government
October 03, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 ByteToday we explore the differences between America's presidential system and the parliamentary system used by countries such as the United Kingdom. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 3755, Written Constitutions
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 ByteThe U.S. Constitution set an important standard for national constitutions throughout the world. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 3754, Influence of the Declaration of Independence
October 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 ByteMany nations were influenced by the American Declaration of Independence. Learn how on today's podcast. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 3753, Vaclav Havel
September 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 ByteVaclav Havel was originally known as a writer and dissident. He later was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Learn what he had to say about American democracy in today's podcast. Center for Civic Education