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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 3: A Bloody Struggle
After centuries of bloody struggle, key documents were agreed to that limited the power of the British monarch. These were the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights, which influenced the development of...
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 7: Principles in the Magna Carta
Today we learn about three principles of the Magna Carta.
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60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 3
Today we examine the Magna Carta and the rule of law.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 10: The English Bill of Rights
What is the English Bill of Rights?
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60 Second Civics:rights in British History Pt. 14: Amer. And Eng. Bill of Rights
Today we discuss the differences between the American and English Bills of Rights.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 17: Written Constitution
The Founders learned from experience that a written Constitution and Bill of Rights was required in order to safeguard our liberties.
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60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 5
On the podcast today, we discuss basic rights as a principle of the Magna Carta.
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60 Second Civics:state Declarations of Rights Pt. 4:equally Free and Independent
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was a radical document: it guaranteed people certain unalienable rights.
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60 Second Civics:state Declarations of Rights Pt. 9:courage of Their Convictions
The writers of state declarations of rights and the American Founders were principled people who were compelled to justify the American revolution to the world.
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60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 6
Today we discuss government by agreement or contract as a principle of the Magna Carta.
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60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 12: Federalism
One of the most important innovations in government to arise from the Philadelphia Convention was federalism.
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60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 7
Today we explore the Magna Carta as a source of constitutional principles.
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60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 13: Separation of Powers
What is the separation of powers? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 14: Checks and Balances
Today we discuss checks and balances.
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60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 15: A Complicated System
Framers like James Madison believed that the competing interests in a country as large and diverse as the United States would make it harder for any one group to gain too much power.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in the Constitution Pt. 3: Protecting Individual Rights
How does the Constitution protect you from the government of your state? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Ratifying Constitution Pt. 1: Constitution as Social Contract
James Madison proposed conventions made up of delegates elected by the people to approve the Constitution. This popular approval made the document a social contract.
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60 Second Civics: Ratifying Constitution Pt. 3: Debates Over Ratification
The ratification debates were intense and often bitter. The debates in New York produced a series of articles now known as The Federalist.
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60 Second Civics: Ratifying Constitution Pt. 4: The Anti Federalists
George Mason, Elbridge Gerry, Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry, and Mercy Otis Warren were all notable Anti-Federalists. Their strongest objection to the Constitution was that it lacked a Bill of Rights.
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60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 12: Passage of 14th Amendment
It wasn't easy to pass the Fourteenth Amendment. Even the President was against it.
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60 Second Civics: English Civil War
Today we discuss the events that led to the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679.
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60 Second Civics: Civil Rights Part 18: Thoreau on Civil Disobedience
Today we learn about Henry David Thoreau's belief that one must participate in nonviolent civil disobedience when conscience conflicts with an unjust law. This episode originally aired in November 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 5: Voluntary Associations
Today we explain why people in the United States participate in voluntary associations. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 6: Religious Organizations and Civic Life
Today we discuss the participation of Americans in religious organizations. This episode originally aired in October 2011.