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60 Second Civics: The Rule of Law as Essential to a Free Society
There are benefits to living under the effective rule of law, but governments can still legitimately restrict individuals in a variety of ways.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1243: Elements of Democracy Part 98: The Basis of Law
From where does law derive its authority? We learn the answer on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 99: Freedom Under Law
All democracies today are representative, but they often contain elements of direct democracy.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 100: Rules Governing Conduct
On today's podcast, we discuss various types of laws, including laws that are rules governing conduct.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 101: Rules in Legal Systems
Today on the podcast we talk about laws that identify valid rules, change rules, and interpret rules.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: The Functions of Law in a Democracy
Law has many functions in society. Learn what they are on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 103: Law Can Change Society
Law can be used to change society. Find out how on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1249: The Elements of Democracy Part 104: Forms of Law
Today on the podcast we discuss judicial review and statute law.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 125: English Parliament Part 3
Today we discuss how Parliament proved to be effective for both the English King and his subjects.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Common Law and Administrative Law
Today we learn the definitions of common law and administrative law.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 107: Religious and International Law
On today's podcast, we explore two types of law that extend beyond national borders.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 108: Democracy and Political Culture
On today's episode, we define political culture and civic culture.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 109: Plato and Political Culture
Today we learn what Plato thought about democracy.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 110: Aristotle and Political Culture
On today's podcast, we learn about Aristotle's important contribution to the modern conception of democracy.
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60 Second Civics:elements of Democracy Pt.111:ancient Rome and Political Culture
From the Roman Repubic emerged the idea that people ought to be concerned with the public good rather than pursuing their own personal pleasures.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 112: Founders and Political Culture
What did America's Founders think about the concept of civic virtue? Find out on today's podcast.
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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.