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60 Second Civics: Influence of the Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Virginia Declaration of Rights had a strong influence at home and abroad. Learn all about it on this podcast. [1:01]
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60 Second Civics: Equally Free and Independent
The influences on the Virginia Declaration of Rights and its opening paragraph are addressed in this podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Principles in the Virginia Declaration of Rights
Government officials serve the people, not the other way around - George Mason thought this important enough to commit to the Virginia Declaration of Rights. [59 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Government Is for the Common Benefit of the People
There were bold assertions in the Virginia Declaration of Rights. Check out what expectations the people had of the government and citizens. [1 min.]
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60 Second Civics: Universal Rights in the Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Virginia Declaration of Rights expresses particular concern about the rights of those accused of criminal offenses. [1 min. 5 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Frequent Recurrence to Fundamental Principles
Discussion of the paragraph of the Virginia Declaration of Rights that has arguably been the most influential. [1 min. 2 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: The Rise of Liberalism in Europe
Today we discuss the rise of classical liberalism in Europe.
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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 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: 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: Rights in British History Pt. 1: Introduction
Today we learn about the rights of Englishmen and common law.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 6: Rule of Law
Despite the fact that the Magna Carta represented only the elites, some very important principles of American constitutionalism were represented in this key British document.
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60 Second Civics: Republican Government Part 4: Common Good and Civic Virtue
The main purpose of government, according to the Founders, is to promote the common good.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Virtue Rather Than a Strong National Government
The Anti-Federalists believed that civic virtue rather than a strong national government was the best solution to America's problems.
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60 Second Civics: Trustee vs. Delegate Theories of Representation
The anti-federalists supported the delegate theory of political representation, whereas the federalists believed in the trustee theory.
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60 Second Civics: Mixed Constitutions: Polybius and Cicero
Looks at how the idea of a mixed constitution became a part of republicanism.
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60 Second Civics: Citizenship Pt. 2: Classical Republicanism
Discusses ideas from classical republicanism that influenced the Founders of the American government.
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60 Second Civics: American Democratic Influence
Today we discuss how the American Revolution and our founding documents influenced other countries.
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60 Second Civics: Part 19: No Second Class Citizens [1:01]
This podcast features the political, legal, and moral equality of every citizen is a fundamental value of democracy.
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60 Second Civics: Part 24: Different Interpretations of the Common Good
The common good is an ideal of every democracy. But how do people interpret the meaning of the common good? [1:05]
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60 Second Civics: Part 25: Individual Rights and the Common Good
Democracies must weigh very carefully the common good and the basic rights of the individual. [1:11]
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60 Second Civics:the People Must Consent to Be Governed
What gives government its legitimacy? We find out on today's episode.
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60 Second Civics:two Benefits of Republican Government
Do you know what the main purpose of republican government is? You'll find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics:two More Benefits of Republican Government
A republican form of government has many benefits, but the people also have responsibilities.