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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: We the People: International Relations and the Constitution

9th - 10th
The Constitution grants each branch of government certain powers over international relations. Learn what these powers are on today's podcast.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:the Supreme Court and International Relations

9th - 10th
Today we learn how the Supreme Court affects international diplomacy.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 4: Power of Congress

9th - 10th
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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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 2: France and United States

9th - 10th
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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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 3: Isolationism

9th - 10th
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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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: u.s. And World Affairs Pt. 1: Thucydides and Machiavelli

9th - 10th
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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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Power of Congress to Deal With Other Nations

9th - 10th Standards
In this episode, we describe the powers of Congress to engage in international relations.
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: How Will Russian u.s. Politics Affect Our Relationship in Space?

9th - 10th
Space policy analyst Marcia Smith explains the situation of NASA having suspended some of its relations with Russia in reaction to the ongoing conflict in Crimea. The International Space Station is exempt, likely because of US dependence...
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American Public Media

American Radio Works: Business of Bomb Making:the Modern Nuclear Market Place

9th - 10th
This American RadioWorks story investigates the business of selling nuclear technology illegally on the international market by exploring the network established by Pakistani scientist A.Q. Khan and the attempted sales of nuclear...
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Getting a Handle on Why Fingers Wrinkle

9th - 10th
A discussion of a video about scientific research into what makes the skin on fingers wrinkled after being soaked in water. The scientists were able to relate it to internal blood pressure but could not confirm what use this phenomenon...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: China Resists Emission Caps in Climate Policy

9th - 10th
A four minute audio clip from June 2007 that examines China's official response to international demands that its carbon emissions be reduced. Provides links to related stories.

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