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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 113:de Tocqueville and Civil Society
Alexis de Tocqueville noticed something very unusual about Americans. Learn more on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 115: More on Thriving Democracies
In order for a democracy to thrive, citizens must participate, show moderation, toleration, and civility. And that's not all.
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60 Second Civics: English Common Law
On today's episode, we discuss the development of English common law.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 115: Thriving Democracies Conclusion
Today we discuss social trust and cooperative social action.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 116: Introduction to Civil Society
Today we introduce the concept of "civil society."
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60 Second Civics: Democracy Pt. 118: Civil Society Organizations Benefit People
Today on the podcast we learn how civil society organizations benefit their members and the people they serve.
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60 Second Civics: Democracy Pt. 119:civil Soc. Organizations Benefit Individuals
Civil society organizations benefit individuals and can help develop a stronger democracy.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 120: Markets and Democracy
Markets offer benefits for democracies, but they are also no stranger to controversy.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 123: Markets and Democracy
On today's podcast, we learn how market economies disperse power among many different people.
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60 Second Civics:elements of Democracy Pt.124:decentralization of Economic Power
Today we examine how the decentralization of economic power helps to preserve liberty.
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60 Second Civics: Stare Decisis Part 1
Today we explore the development of stare decisis in the English legal system.
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60 Second Civics: Intro. To Bill of Rights Pt. 1: What Is Bill of Rights?
Today 60-Second Civics launches a new series on the Bill of Rights in honor of Bill of Rights Day, December 15.
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60 Second Civics: Intro. To Bill of Rights Pt. 2: Protects Basic Rights
The Bill of Rights lists rights the government is prohibited from violating, but this didn't always apply equally to everyone.
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60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 1: How Rights Are Protected
How are your rights protected? The Constitution and Bill of Rights are just the start.
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60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 4: State Bills of Rights
What can you do if a state or local government violates your rights? Find out on today's episode.
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60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 5: Civil and Criminal Law
Today we learn about civil and criminal law.
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60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 6: Congress and Civil Rights
What has Congress done to secure civil rights for Americans? A lot, actually.
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60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 7: Are Laws Enough?
Are laws enough to protect rights?
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60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 9: Protection Against Tyranny
James Madison thought that in a democracy, the greatest threat came from those in the majority who sought to oppress minorities.
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60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 11:participating in Civic Life
How can Americans participate in civic life? Learn the answer to this question on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: History of Rights Pt. 1: When Should Rights Be Limited?
Should your rights ever be limited? Explore the issue on today's 60-Second Civics.
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60 Second Civics: History of Rights Pt. 2: Limitations on Rights
Even speech can be reasonably limited in a democracy. We give some examples on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: History of Rights Pt. 4: Prior Restraint
What is prior restraint? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: History of Rights Pt.5: "No Free Schools Nor Printing Presses"
The English governor of Virginia said: "Thank God there are no free schools nor printing presses, and I hope we shall not have them these hundred years."