Legitimate government can come only from the consent of the governed, not from a dictatorship of a majority.

Looks at the characteristics of a republican government.

Discusses the central problem of constitutional governments, which is how to ensure that those in control adhere to the checks placed on their powers.

Can people of varying ethnic, religious, and national identities ever form one political people based on a common civic identity? Find out on today's podcast. [1:17]

On today's podcast, we discuss various types of laws, including laws that are rules governing conduct.

Today we discuss nation-states and ideas about government and rights. The rise of nation-states led to modern government ideas. [1 min. 19 secs.]

In today's episode, we begin to discuss the rise of the nation-state in the 16th and 17th centuries. [1 min. 27 secs.]

Not all countries have written constitutions. Find out more on today's podcast.

The common people were often treated like children by their rulers in ancient times. This began to change in Europe with Martin Luther.

Looks at the creation of local governments, and the types.

The first Congress created several administrative agencies to deliver government services, with more in the following years. These agencies fall into three different categories.

On today's episode, we discuss which countries have drafted new constitutions since 1991.