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60 Second Civics: Personal Political Economic Social and Cutural Rights
Human rights have their roots in medieval Europe and are now thought of as those rights that are required for human dignity and welfare.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 32: Problems With Human Rights
Human rights is an international movement, but the concept is fraught with problems and controversies.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 34: Representative Democracy
It is impractical for people in modern democracies to vote on every issue that comes under consideration. That's why we have representative assemblies.
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60 Second Civics: Geographic Functional and Ideological Representation
On today's podcast, we discuss geographic, functional, and ideological representation.
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy Part 36: Delegates or Trustees?
Do you prefer your representatives to do your bidding or to think for themselves? We examine the issue on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 38: Democratic Republic
What is a democratic republic? Is it the same as a democracy? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy:appropriation of the Word "Democracy"
Authoritarian regimes love the word "democracy." This doesn't mean they actually are democracies, however.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Democracies Need Citizen Support
Citizens must understand their roles and act to fulfill them if democracy is to succeed.
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy:obligations of Democratic Citizenship
What are some of the obligations of democratic citizenship? Listen to today's episode to find out.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 47: Dare to Know
Learn about the Age of the Enlightenment and the meaning of the Latin phrase "sapere aude" on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Fundamental Responsibilities of Citizens
What are the fundamental responsibilities of citizens? Find out on today's episode.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: The Ultimate Political Authority
Citizens are the ultimate political authority in a democracy. And it's up to them to keep it that way.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 56: Setting the Public Agenda
The public can set the agenda for the political elites. One way to do this is by expressing your opinion in a public setting.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 58: Tolerance and Moderation
Tolerance and moderation are key democratic values. Learn why these values are so important on today's episode.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Compromise and Personal Sacrifice
Legislatures cannot function without compromise. And a democracy cannot thrive without personal sacrifices by citizens.
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60 Second Civics: Disengagement Is Dangerous for Democracy
Sure, you're busy. Everybody is. But democracy doesn't just take care of itself.
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60 Second Civics: Rule by the People Requires Participation
Democracy requires moderation, compromise, and personal sacrifice. Sure it's difficult, but the alternative is worse.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1195: The Elements of Democracy Part 63: Voting
Why is voting important? When citizens vote, they collectively exercise their power as the political sovereign of a democracy.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 64: Election Campaigns
Election campaigns are vital to democracy. Find out why on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Active Participation in Democracy
Yes, you too can participate in democracy. Find out how on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 120: British Origins of American Constitutionalism
In today's episode, we begin our discussion of the British origins of American constitutionalism.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 68: Civil Society
What is civil society? Find out on today's episode.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1201: The Elements of Democracy Part 69: Liberalism
What is classical liberalism? Here's a hint: It isn't about donkeys and elephants.
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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.