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60 Second Civics:european and American Differences Pt. 4:life, Liberty, Property
Property was important in colonial America: If you didn't own any, you couldn't vote.
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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: Episode 171 Colonial Governors and Courts
On the podcast today, we discuss the roles of governors and the courts in colonial governments.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 173: Colonial Legislatures Versus Parliament
Today we discuss differences between colonial American legislatures and the British Parliament.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 191: Declaration of Independence Part 5
On today's episode, we discuss the "long Train of Abuses" of King George III.
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60 Second Civics: Factions in Colonial America
A look at the role of factional politics in early American political life.
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60 Second Civics: 4th and 5th Amendments Pt. 3: General Warrants in Colonies
Prior to the 4th and 5th Amendments, general warrants were used by the British to determine whether an American colonist was violating British laws, e.g., by smuggling.
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60 Second Civics: Citizenship Pt. 3: Early American Political Life
This podcast episode talks about the characteristics of early American political life.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1550: Constitutional Government
Happy Constitution Day! Today on 60-Second Civics we learn about constitutional government.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 165: Structure of Colonial Governments
On today's podcast, we discuss the structure of colonial governments.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 168: Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law
Today we we explore fundamental rights and the rule of law as aspects of colonial constitutions.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1551: We the People Lesson 4 Part 3: A Higher Law
What are the five characteristics of a constitution in a system of constitutional government? You'll find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1568: Establishing Government in the Colonies
The first priority for American colonists: protecting themselves from the abuse of power.
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60 Second Civics: Government in Colonial America
Today we learn about the three branches of colonial governments.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 159: Rights in Colonial Pennsylvania
On today's episode, we discuss guarantees of basic rights in Pennsylvania
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60 Second Civics: Episode 169: Representative Government in the Colonies
On today's episode, we discuss representative government and voting in the American colonies.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 170: Colonial Legislatures
Today we discuss colonial legislatures.