Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 1225: Elections and Voting Part 2: Free Elections
To qualify as being democratic, elections must meet certain requirements.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 114:features of Thriving Democracies
What do thriving democracies have in common? Find out on today's 60-Second Civics.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 117: Benefits of Civil Society
How can control of economic resources limit the power of government? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The People Delegate Authority
In a democracy, the people delegate authority to their government, but "consent of the governed" is more complicated than it first appears. What problems are derived from "consent of the governed?" [1 min. 6 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 38: Democratic Republic
What is a democratic republic? Is it the same as a democracy? Find out on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy:appropriation of the Word "Democracy"
Authoritarian regimes love the word "democracy." This doesn't mean they actually are democracies, however.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: The Ultimate Political Authority
Citizens are the ultimate political authority in a democracy. And it's up to them to keep it that way.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Compromise and Personal Sacrifice
Legislatures cannot function without compromise. And a democracy cannot thrive without personal sacrifices by citizens.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rule by the People Requires Participation
Democracy requires moderation, compromise, and personal sacrifice. Sure it's difficult, but the alternative is worse.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 68: Civil Society
What is civil society? Find out on today's episode.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1201: The Elements of Democracy Part 69: Liberalism
What is classical liberalism? Here's a hint: It isn't about donkeys and elephants.
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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: 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. 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: Elements of Democracy Pt. 115: Thriving Democracies Conclusion
Today we discuss social trust and cooperative social action.
Center For Civic Education
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.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 120: Markets and Democracy
Markets offer benefits for democracies, but they are also no stranger to controversy.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: We the People: Contributions of the United States to the World
In today's podcast we spell out some of the America's most important democratic principles.
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Asian Community Development Corporation: Participatory Chinatown
Learn about and discuss this interactive game which allows real people to be involved in developing Boston's Chinatown. Creating political alliances, meeting together, and networking while facing language and monetary barriers are some...