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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: The Moral Obligations of Citizens
Citizens have certain moral obligations in a democracy. Learn what these are on today's episode.
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy Part 51: Democratic Citizenship
Do rights imply responsibilities? Find out on today's episode.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: The Fundamental Rights of Citizens
What are the fundamental rights of citizens? Learn all about it on today's episode.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 55: Participation
Participation of citizens in democracy is the one element that will make democracy work; without adequate participation, democracy will fail.
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy Part 57: Influencing Public Policy
Citizens can influence public policy and make their voices heard. Learn more on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Participation and Civil Society
You not only have the right to be involved in your government, you have the obligation to engage in some form of self-government.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 65:holding Public Office
Have you ever thought of running for public office? It's the most direct way to take part in self-governance.
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60 Second Civics: Arguments in Favor of Judicial Review
Today we discuss Chief Justice John Marshall's arguments in favor of judicial review in the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Privacy in Totalitarian Societies
On today's podcast, we learn how totalitarian societies attempt to control the people by stripping them of their privacy.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Introduction to Constitutionalism
To succeed, governments have to be adequately empowered, but they should not have too much power. Find out how this is done on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Constitutions as Higher Laws.
A constitution is a higher law that can be changed by the sovereign people.
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60 Second Civics: Constitutional Gov't Isn't Necessarily Democratic Government
Legitimate government can come only from the consent of the governed, not from a dictatorship of a majority.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Written and Unwritten Constitutions
Not all countries have written constitutions. Find out more on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy Part 86:features of Constitutionalism
Today we learn some of the key features of constitutionalism.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Democracy Versus Constitutionalism
Democracy means governance in accordance with the will of the people, but constitutionalism limits the power of the government. Is this a contradiction?
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1225: Elections and Voting Part 2: Free Elections
To qualify as being democratic, elections must meet certain requirements.
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 4: Regular and Frequent Elections
Why do we have elections in the first place? Learn all about it on today's podcast. [1:25]
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 10: Electing a President
In 1787, only two states supported direct election of the president. Learn why on today's podcast.
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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:democracy Pt. 121:authoritarianism and Control of Civil Society
Authoritarian regimes often try to control civil society. Learn more on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 122: Economic and Political Freedom
Today we discuss why economic freedom is required for political freedom.
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60 Second Civics: Democracy Pt. 125: Private Property and Political Freedom
Private property is necessary for true political freedom. Find out why on today's 60-Second Civics.
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60 Second Civics: Democracy Pt. 126: Markets, Property and Political Freedom
Market economies and private property are necessary for political freedom, but they aren't all that is required for democracy.