60-Second Civics: Episode 2309, History and rights, Part 17: New science of politics
What was the "new science of politics"? Find out on today's podcast....
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2309, History and rights, Part 17: New science of politics
What was the "new science of politics"? Find out on today's podcast....
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Today we begin our series on the British origins of American constitutionalism....
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William the Conqueror changed the way England was governed....
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How did the English Parliament begin? We find out on today's podcast....
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What was the Model Parliament? Find out on today's podcast....
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Learn how Parliament evolved into a check on monarchical power on today's podcast....
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2315, British origins of American constitutionalism, Part 6: Stare decisis
How did the system of stare decisis evolve in England? Find out on today's podcast....
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Learn about the English common-law system on today's podcast....
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Learn about the Charter of Liberties, a forerunner of the Magna Carta....
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The Magna Carta established three principles important for the development of constitutional...
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What does the rule of law have to do with the Magna Carta? Find out on 60-Second Civics....
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The barons didn't believe they were making any drastic change in the power of the king when they...
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Americans would find the seed of important constitutional principles in the Magna Carta....
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King John tried to subvert the Magna Carta as soon as his signed it....
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Learn about the evolution of common-law rights on today's podcast....
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American colonists in Britain cherished their common-law rights and devised ways to protect...
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The British constitution is not a single written document. Learn more on today's podcast....
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In the 17th century, the Crown and Parliament squabbled over money, religion, and foreign...
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With the Restoration, the right to habeas corpus gained new authority....
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Today we learn about one of the most important limits on governmental power....
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