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60 Second Civics: Episode 1234: Elections and Voting Part 11: Electoral College
Does the popular vote determine who wins the presidency? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics:elections and Voting: How the Electoral College Works
It takes 270 electoral votes to win a presidential election outright. Learn more on today's Election Day podcast.
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60 Second Civics: What Happens in an Electoral College Tie?
What happens if there is a tie vote in the Electoral College? We'll find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy: Introduction to the Rule of Law
Today we resume our series on the basic elements of democracy with a look at the rule of law.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 93: The Law Applies to Everyone
The law applies to everyone: this is the essence of the concept of the "rule of law."
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy Part 94: Rule of Law vs. Rule of Laws
The rule of law means more than the use of laws for governing.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 124: English Parliament Part 2
In today's episode, we discuss King Edward the First's Model Parliament.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 95: Judicial Independence
Courts must be free from political manipulation and control in order that laws be applied equally to everyone.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Juries the Press and Public Trials
Juries are vital to democracy. Learn why on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Rule of Law as Essential to a Free Society
There are benefits to living under the effective rule of law, but governments can still legitimately restrict individuals in a variety of ways.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1243: Elements of Democracy Part 98: The Basis of Law
From where does law derive its authority? We learn the answer on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 99: Freedom Under Law
All democracies today are representative, but they often contain elements of direct democracy.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 100: Rules Governing Conduct
On today's podcast, we discuss various types of laws, including laws that are rules governing conduct.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 101: Rules in Legal Systems
Today on the podcast we talk about laws that identify valid rules, change rules, and interpret rules.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: The Functions of Law in a Democracy
Law has many functions in society. Learn what they are on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 103: Law Can Change Society
Law can be used to change society. Find out how on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1249: The Elements of Democracy Part 104: Forms of Law
Today on the podcast we discuss judicial review and statute law.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 125: English Parliament Part 3
Today we discuss how Parliament proved to be effective for both the English King and his subjects.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Common Law and Administrative Law
Today we learn the definitions of common law and administrative law.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 107: Religious and International Law
On today's podcast, we explore two types of law that extend beyond national borders.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 108: Democracy and Political Culture
On today's episode, we define political culture and civic culture.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 109: Plato and Political Culture
Today we learn what Plato thought about democracy.
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60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 110: Aristotle and Political Culture
On today's podcast, we learn about Aristotle's important contribution to the modern conception of democracy.
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60 Second Civics:elements of Democracy Pt.111:ancient Rome and Political Culture
From the Roman Repubic emerged the idea that people ought to be concerned with the public good rather than pursuing their own personal pleasures.