60 Second Civics: Episode 1620: Basic Ideas About Government

60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the...

In this lesson, students will examine some of the fundamental ideas about government that is contained in the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. When the lesson is completed, students should be able to...

On today's 60-Second Civics, we learn about the basic rights included in state constitutions.

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.]

On today's podcast, we begin our brief series on fundamental principles and the American experiment in democracy.

Happy Constitution Day! Today on 60-Second Civics we learn about constitutional government.

How was the judicial branch of American government organized? Find out on today's 60-Second Civics.

On today's 60-Second Civics, we learn about the Anti-Federalists.

Today on 60-Second Civics, we learn about the Civil War Amendments.

Today on 60-Second Civics we learn how 18-year-olds gained the right to vote.