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60 Second Civics: Episode 1212: The Elements of Democracy Part 80: Constitutions
Privacy in the modern era is constantly under threat. Learn more on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 85: Constitutionalism
Government must have sufficient powers, but not so much that it abuses its power.
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy Part 87: How Constitutionalism Works
How does constitutionalism work? We'll find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 122: Norman Conquest
Today we examine how the Norman conquest changed English government.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1220: Elements of Democracy Part 88: Judicial Review
What is judicial review? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 89: Separation of Powers
How do you prevent government from abusing its power? Learn the answer on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1222: Elements of Democracy Part 90: Dividing Power
Powers are normally divided in democratic systems, but different countries handle this in different ways.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1224 Elections and Voting Part 1: Introduction
Why are elections important to democracy? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1226: Elections and Voting Part 3: Fair Elections
What is a fair election? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 5: Fair Honest and Private Voting
On today's podcast, we learn what makes an election fair and honest.
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 6: Every Vote Counts
Government is not the possession of the ruling party: it belongs to the people.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 123 English Parliament Part 1
In today's podcast, we discuss the origins of the English parliament.
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 7: Elections in the United States
Americans have the authority and the responsibility to choose their elected leaders.
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 8: Increasing Voter Turnout
Today we look at how the United States can increase voter turnout.
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 9:the Birth of the Electoral College
Today we learn about the birth of the Electoral College.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1234: Elections and Voting Part 11: Electoral College
Does the popular vote determine who wins the presidency? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics:elections and Voting: How the Electoral College Works
It takes 270 electoral votes to win a presidential election outright. Learn more on today's Election Day podcast.
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60 Second Civics: What Happens in an Electoral College Tie?
What happens if there is a tie vote in the Electoral College? We'll find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy: Introduction to the Rule of Law
Today we resume our series on the basic elements of democracy with a look at the rule of law.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 93: The Law Applies to Everyone
The law applies to everyone: this is the essence of the concept of the "rule of law."
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy Part 94: Rule of Law vs. Rule of Laws
The rule of law means more than the use of laws for governing.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 124: English Parliament Part 2
In today's episode, we discuss King Edward the First's Model Parliament.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 95: Judicial Independence
Courts must be free from political manipulation and control in order that laws be applied equally to everyone.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Juries the Press and Public Trials
Juries are vital to democracy. Learn why on today's podcast.