60-Second Civics Podcast

by Center for Civic Education

60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government. 60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center's education for democracy curricula, including We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Project Citizen, Foundations of Democracy, and Elements of Democracy.

Episodes

60-Second Civics: Episode 5144, Serving Your Country: Active Citizenship, Part 4

1m · Published 31 May 07:00

When you serve your country, you are promoting the common good; that is, the good of everyone in the United States. There are several ways to serve your country. Listen to learn a few!
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5143, Political Participation: Active Citizenship, Part 3

1m · Published 30 May 07:00

Elections have consequences. If you want a say in the political future of our nation, it is up to you to get involved. Luckily, there are many ways to accomplish this. Listen to learn how!
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5142, Being an Active Citizen: Active Citizenship, Part 2

1m · Published 29 May 07:00

Active citizenship means getting involved in the life of your community and nation so that you can help determine the country's future. But how do you do this? Find out more today!
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5141, Being an Informed Citizen: Active Citizenship, Part 1

1m · Published 28 May 07:00

Most American citizens 18 years of age and older have the right to vote and choose our representatives who make our laws. But it is your obligation to cast an informed and responsible vote. Listen for more!
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5140, When Isn't a Warrant Warranted? The Right to Privacy, Part 12

1m · Published 24 May 07:00

During the 1960s the Supreme Court held that searches conducted without warrants are inherently unreasonable. By the 1970s the Court had recognized a number of exceptions to the warrant requirement. We cover a few examples of those exceptions in today's podcast.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5139, Probable Cause: How Do Warrants Work? The Right to Privacy, Part 11

1m · Published 23 May 07:00

The Fourth Amendment protects people and their personal effects against unreasonable searches and seizures. It also requires applications for warrants to be supported by probable cause and requires a judge to decide whether probable cause exists. How do officials obtain warrants? We'll explain in today's episode.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5138, Unreasonable Searches and Seizures: The Right to Privacy, Part 10

1m · Published 22 May 07:00

The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, but it seeks to strike a balance between the need for order and each individual's rights.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5137, Fourth Amendment and Technology: The Right to Privacy, Part 9

1m · Published 21 May 07:00

There have been vast technological changes since the ratification of the Fourth Amendment in 1791, and the courts have been asked to interpret the significance of ever-changing technology and surveillance techniques.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5135, The Fourth Amendment: The Right to Privacy, Part 7

1m · Published 17 May 07:00

The Fourth Amendment grew directly out of the American colonial experience. It protects against unreasonable searches and seizures by government officials.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5134, Protection Against Unreasonable Search and Seizure: The Right to Privacy, Part 6

1m · Published 16 May 07:00

The protection against unreasonable search and seizure was in part a reaction against the general warrants issued by the British that so enraged American colonists in the prelude to the Revolution. The Fourth Amendment and state constitutions protect against unreasonable searches and seizures.
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60-Second Civics Podcast has 389 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 8:06:55. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 25th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 31st, 2024 14:40.