At the time of his inauguration, Thomas Jefferson hoped that political parties would disappear....
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At the time of his inauguration, Thomas Jefferson hoped that political parties would disappear....
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2244, Political parties, Part 11: Tied presidential election
The Twelfth Amendment ended a problem with the Constitution and created an ongoing role for...
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2243, Political parties, Part 10: The Election of 1800
Why was the election of 1800 revolutionary? Find out on today's episode....
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2242, Political parties, Part 9: Anatomy of the Alien and Sedition Acts
Today we examine the Alien and Sedition Acts in detail. Center...
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2241, Political parties, Part 8: The Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts would shock us today. They arguably caused John Adams to lose...
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2240, Political parties, Part 7: Federalists and Republicans
The Federalists and Republicans became the first national political parties in the United States,...
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2239, Political parties, Part 6: France or England?
Jefferson's and Hamilton's supporters were at odds over which side to support during the...
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Hamilton and Jefferson had different interpretations of the necessary and proper clause....
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Americans have been debating the power of the national government for quite a long time....
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2267, Colonial America, Part 15: Republican government
What exactly is representative government, anyway? We find out on today's podcast....
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Muqtedar Khan and Cheryl Sanders — The Other Religious America in Election 2004
In this show, we speak with an African American Christian and an American Muslim and explore the...
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2268, Colonial America, Part 16: What is a constitution?
Today we learn exactly what a constitution is. Center for Civic...
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Massey, Orell — Racism in a Rural California Sheriff’s Department Part One
Our guest on this edition of Radio Curious is Deputy Sheriff Orell Massey—a black man, native of...
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Wilkerson, Isabel — America’s Great Migration: 1915-1970 Part Two
In the years between 1915 and 1970 almost six million black American citizens from the south...
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2269, Colonial America, Part 17: Constitutions are controversial!
Constitutions are controversial! Find out why on today's podcast....
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2270, Colonial America, Part 18: What is constitutional government?
The Founders learned the lesson of unrestrained government power and sought to create a...
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2271, Colonial America, Part 19: The Constitution as a higher law
What makes a higher law different from laws passed by legislatures? Find out on today's podcast....
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2272, Colonial America, Part 20: Direct vs. representative democracy
Every constitutional system faces the same problem: ensuring that those in power obey...
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Conversations on Civics Podcast, Episode 1: Ambassador Joseph Sullivan
Former ambassador Joseph Sullivan joins us for this inaugural episode of the Conversations on...
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She Can Bring Us Home: Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee, Civil Rights Pioneer by Diane Kiesel
On August 20 at noon, Diane Kiesel delivered Banner Lecture entitled "She Can Bring Us Home: Dr....
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