60 Second Civics: Introduction to Due Process

You have the right to remain silent, but, what other rights do you have when arrested? Scholars investigate the rights of the accused in the United States. The 28th installment in a 50-part unit leads to opinions and discussion on the...

Discusses the roots of due process of law and that it has undergone changes in interpretation over time.

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...

Students discuss the difference between substantive and procedural due process. They research the uses of due process on the internet and books. They also discuss cases involving students and due process.

Students examine the term due process and its historical origins. They compare and constrast the requirements of due process in the United States Constitution and the Indiana Constitution. They also discuss the difference between...

Today 60-Second Civics launches a new series on the Bill of Rights in honor of Bill of Rights Day, December 15.

This page provides an extensive, annotated outline of the concept of "due process". This would be an excellent starting point for research.

The right to vote is now given to most adults in the United States but this was not always the case.

Today, we learn of the debate that led to the Three-Fifths Compromise.

In this episode, host Kaci Patterson introduces 60-Second Civics, the Center for Civic Education's new daily podcast about civics and government. She discusses George Washington's influence in promoting political parties and the...