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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 9: Nongovernmental Organizations
Today, we discuss the role nongovernmental organizations play in American civic life. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 12: State Governments
On today's podcast, we learn about the significance of state government. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 19: Benefits of Civic Engagement
On today's podcast, we discuss the benefits of civic engagement. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Organizing u.s. Government Pt. 1: Tasks of the First Congress
Want to learn how the U.S. government was organized? Then tune in to this series of podcasts. This episode originally aired in May 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt 3: His Highness the President
Congress once debated addressing the chief executive as "His Highness, the President." Find out why they changed their minds on today's episode. This episode originally aired in May 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt. 4: First Executive Departments
What were the first three executive departments? Find out on today's episode. This episode originally aired in May 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt. 5: The First Cabinet
Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and Henry Knox: These were the first three secretaries of the first executive departments. This episode first aired in May 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt. 6: Expanding Executive Branch
When Jefferson was president, about 2,000 people worked for the executive branch; today, that number is about 3 million. This episode originally aired in May 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt. 7: Article Iii
How did Article III of the Constitution and Congress establish our judicial branch? Find out on today's episode. This episode originally aired in May 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt. 7: Judiciary Act of 1789
Ever wonder how the U.S. court system was created? This podcast will explain it. This episode originally aired in May 2012.
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60 Second Civics: American Colonies
On the podcast today, we begin our discussion of how basic ideas of constitutional government were developed and used in the American colonies.
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60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt. 8: Importance of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court wasn't always as influential as it is now. In fact, one justice didn't even show up. This episode originally aired in May 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt. 9: Promise to Draft a Bill of Rights
Federalists had to promise to create a bill of rights in order to get the Constitution approved. They were keen on following through. This episode originally aired in May 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt. 10: Madison's Bill of Rights
Today we conclude our series on the organization of the U.S. government with a discussion of the Bill of Rights. This episode originally aired in May 2012.
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60 Second Civics: u.s. And World Affairs Pt. 1: Thucydides and Machiavelli
Today we examine thoughts behind the idea that nations must be involved in world affairs. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 2: France and United States
An early episode of the history of the United States demonstrates the inescapable nature of international affairs when France helps the Americans. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 3: Isolationism
We begin this episode with a look at early attitudes about isolationism and discuss whether it is still a relevant option. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 4: Power of Congress
In this episode, we describe the powers of Congress to engage in international relations. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 5: Congressional Power
Today we examine the power of Congress to regulate commerce. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 6: Congressional War Powers
On today's episode, we examine the power of Congress over the military. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 7: Congress and Piracy
On today's episode, we examine the power of Congress over piracy. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Early American Settlement
In today's episode, we discuss the situation in America in the early 1600s.
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60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 8: Presidential Power
Today we discuss the powers of the president to conduct relations with foreign nations. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 9: Treaties
Today we discuss the power of the president and Congress over treaties. This episode originally aired in January 2012.