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60-Second Civics: Episode 5167, Self-Evident Truths: We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident, Part 2
60-Second Civics Podcast - July 03, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsThat andquot;all Men are created equalandquot; and andquot;endowed by their Creator with Certain unalienable Rightsandquot; was self-evident to Americans at the time of the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Why was this? Learn more about the foundations of our self-evident truths. ...
60-Second Civics: Episode 5166, Independence Day: We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident, Part 1
60-Second Civics Podcast - July 02, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsIndependence Day is a time to remember and appreciate our heritage of a democratic form of government and to reflect on our country's fundamental principles. Over the few episodes, 60-Second Civics will examine some of the fundamental ideas about government that are contained in the Declaration o...
60-Second Civics: Episode 5165, The Equal Rights Amendment: Women's Rights, Part 5
60-Second Civics Podcast - July 01, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsWhat is the Equal Rights Amendment and how would its ratification change American life? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Tetrault, associate professor of history at Carnegie Mellon University, explains the Equal Rights Amendment. This is the fifth episode in our 60-Second Civics series on women's rights...
60-Second Civics: Episode 5164, The Abortion Debate and Fundamental Rights: Women's Rights, Part 4
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 28, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsHow does abortion relate to fundamental rights as viewed by both sides of the abortion debate? Dr. Lisa Tetrault, associate professor of history at Carnegie Mellon University, explains how fundamental rights relate to the modern abortion debate. This is the fourth episode in our 60-Second Civics ...
60-Second Civics: Episode 5162, The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments: Women's Rights, Part 2
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsWhat was the Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments and how does it relate to the Declaration of Independence? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Tetrault, associate professor of history at Carnegie Mellon University, explains the historical significance of the Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments. ...
60-Second Civics: Episode 5161, The Seneca Falls Convention: Women's Rights, Part 1
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 25, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsThis is the first episode in our series on women's rights as part of our Civil Discourse and American Legacy Project. Dr. Lisa Tetrault, associate professor of history at Carnegie Mellon University, explains the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5160, Political Parties in the 1960s: The Evolution of Political Parties, Part 5
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 24, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsHow did American political parties evolve in the 1960s? Dr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains how both the Democratic and Republican political parties evolved due to the social changes of the 1960s. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5159, Political Parties During the Civil War Era: The Evolution of Political Parties, Part 4
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsHow did the modern two-party system begin to form? Dr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains the demise of the Whigs and the rise of today's dominant political parties in this episode of 60-Second Civics. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5158, Political Parties in Jacksonian Democracy: The Evolution of Political Parties, Part 3
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 20, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsWhat caused the rise of electioneering in the United States? Dr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains how the Federalist party split and examines the rise of Jacksonian democracy. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5157, The Evolution of Political Parties: The Evolution of Political Parties, Part 2
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 19, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsHow did political parties come about in the early American republic? Dr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains how the Federalists and the Democratic Republicans came to be the first two political parties in the United States. Ce...
60-Second Civics: Episode 5156, The Functions of Political Parties: The Evolution of Political Parties, Part 1
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsWhat are the functions of political parties? Dr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains four functions of political parties in this episode of 60-Second Civics. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5155, Ratifying the Constitution: Principles of the Constitution, Part 5
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 17, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsWhat was the process of ratifying or rejecting the proposed plan of government after the 1787 convention? In this episode Dr. Lester Brooks, American history professor emeritus from Anne Arundel Community College, explains the process for ratifying the Constitution and the role played by the Fede...
60-Second Civics: Episode 5154, Forms of Government: Principles of the Constitution, Part 4
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 14, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsIn this video, Dr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains how the Framers of the Constitution thought about fundamental principles embodied in the Constitution. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5153, Major Issues of the Philadelphia Convention, Representative Government: Principles of the Constitution, Part 3
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains a critical issue at the Philadelphia Convention: how the states would be represented in government. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5152, Major Issues of the Philadelphia Convention, Separation of Power: Principles of the Constitution, Part 2
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsDr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains how separation of powers was a major issue at the Philadelphia Convention, which drafted the new Constitution for the United States. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5151, The Need for a New Constitution: Principles of the Constitution, Part 1
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 11, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsDr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, describes some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and explains why the Framers intended to amend it. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5150, Promoting a Healthy Democracy: Building Your Skills as a Citizen, Part 5
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 10, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsOf all the duties of citizens, perhaps none is more important than doing your part to ensure the healthy functioning of American constitutional democracy. What can you do to support the survival of our constitutional democracy? Find out today! Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5149, Effective Participation: Building Your Skills as a Citizen, Part 4
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 07, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsA fundamental aspect of citizenship is participating in the civic affairs of the community and the nation. However, participation alone is not enough. It's important to participate in an informed, thoughtful, and effective manner. How do you do this? Find out in this episode! Center for ...
60-Second Civics: Episode 5148, Respecting Individual Worth and Human Dignity: Building Your Skills as a Citizen, Part 3
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 06, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsOne key to fulfilling your responsibilities as an American citizen is to respect the value and human dignity of all people. This means treating other people with respect. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5147, Assuming the Responsibilities of a Citizen: Building Your Skills as a Citizen, Part 2
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 05, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsBeing a citizen of the United States means fulfilling certain personal, political, and economic responsibilities. Learn what these include and how you can take on these responsibilities in this episode! Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5146, Becoming an Independent Member of Society: Building Your Skills as a Citizen, Part 1
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 04, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsToday we launch a special series on the five civic dispositions of the National Assessment for Educational Progress Civics Framework. The first civic disposition stresses the importance of becoming an independent member of society. Listen for more! Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5145, Challenging the System: Active Citizenship, Part 5
60-Second Civics Podcast - June 03, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsThe American system of government is built on popular sovereignty. However, there have been times in our nation's history when the government did not pursue the common good. Part of being an active citizen is knowing when and how to challenge the system. Here are some principles that can help yo...
60-Second Civics: Episode 5144, Serving Your Country: Active Citizenship, Part 4
60-Second Civics Podcast - May 31, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsWhen you serve your country, you are promoting the common good; that is, the good of everyone in the United States. There are several ways to serve your country. Listen to learn a few! Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5143, Political Participation: Active Citizenship, Part 3
60-Second Civics Podcast - May 30, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsElections have consequences. If you want a say in the political future of our nation, it is up to you to get involved. Luckily, there are many ways to accomplish this. Listen to learn how! Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5142, Being an Active Citizen: Active Citizenship, Part 2
60-Second Civics Podcast - May 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsActive citizenship means getting involved in the life of your community and nation so that you can help determine the country's future. But how do you do this? Find out more today! Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5141, Being an Informed Citizen: Active Citizenship, Part 1
60-Second Civics Podcast - May 28, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsMost American citizens 18 years of age and older have the right to vote and choose our representatives who make our laws. But it is your obligation to cast an informed and responsible vote. Listen for more! Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5140, When Isn't a Warrant Warranted? The Right to Privacy, Part 12
60-Second Civics Podcast - May 24, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsDuring the 1960s the Supreme Court held that searches conducted without warrants are inherently unreasonable. By the 1970s the Court had recognized a number of exceptions to the warrant requirement. We cover a few examples of those exceptions in today's podcast. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5139, Probable Cause: How Do Warrants Work? The Right to Privacy, Part 11
60-Second Civics Podcast - May 23, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsThe Fourth Amendment protects people and their personal effects against unreasonable searches and seizures. It also requires applications for warrants to be supported by probable cause and requires a judge to decide whether probable cause exists. How do officials obtain warrants? We'll explain in...
60-Second Civics: Episode 5138, Unreasonable Searches and Seizures: The Right to Privacy, Part 10
60-Second Civics Podcast - May 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsThe Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, but it seeks to strike a balance between the need for order and each individual's rights. Center for Civic Education
60-Second Civics: Episode 5137, Fourth Amendment and Technology: The Right to Privacy, Part 9
60-Second Civics Podcast - May 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 75 ratingsThere have been vast technological changes since the ratification of the Fourth Amendment in 1791, and the courts have been asked to interpret the significance of ever-changing technology and surveillance techniques. Center for Civic Education
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