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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Liberal Ideas Spread to America
On today's podcast, we examine the ideas that inspired the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 72: The Right to Privacy
On today's episode, we continue our examination of the right to privacy.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Privacy in Modern Democracies
Privacy in modern democracies is a complex idea, but it is fundamental to human liberty.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Privacy as Essential to Liberty
Privacy is an essential element of liberty.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Privacy and Democracy
For choice to be free, it must be made without unwarranted pressure or threats.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: The Costs and Benefits of Privacy
Privacy is a good thing for democracy, but too much privacy is not so good.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 77: Limits to Privacy
Governments do sometimes intrude on individual privacy, but are such actions constitutional in the United States?
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60 Second Civics: Episode 121: England After the Romans
Today we discuss the origins of English government.
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy Part 79: Modern Challenges to Privacy
Privacy in the modern era is constantly under threat. Learn more on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1212: The Elements of Democracy Part 80: Constitutions
Privacy in the modern era is constantly under threat. Learn more on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 85: Constitutionalism
Government must have sufficient powers, but not so much that it abuses its power.
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60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy Part 87: How Constitutionalism Works
How does constitutionalism work? We'll find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 122: Norman Conquest
Today we examine how the Norman conquest changed English government.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1220: Elements of Democracy Part 88: Judicial Review
What is judicial review? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 89: Separation of Powers
How do you prevent government from abusing its power? Learn the answer on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1222: Elements of Democracy Part 90: Dividing Power
Powers are normally divided in democratic systems, but different countries handle this in different ways.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1224 Elections and Voting Part 1: Introduction
Why are elections important to democracy? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 1226: Elections and Voting Part 3: Fair Elections
What is a fair election? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 5: Fair Honest and Private Voting
On today's podcast, we learn what makes an election fair and honest.
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 6: Every Vote Counts
Government is not the possession of the ruling party: it belongs to the people.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 123 English Parliament Part 1
In today's podcast, we discuss the origins of the English parliament.
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 7: Elections in the United States
Americans have the authority and the responsibility to choose their elected leaders.
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 8: Increasing Voter Turnout
Today we look at how the United States can increase voter turnout.
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60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 9:the Birth of the Electoral College
Today we learn about the birth of the Electoral College.