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60-Second Civics Podcast

60-Second Civics Podcast


60-Second Civics Podcast

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Length:
30 episodes
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

Description

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.
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

Episodes1 - 10 of 30 episodes

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60-Second Civics: Episode 3676, Right Against Self-Incrimination

The Fifth Amendment protects you from being forced to testify against yourself. ...

1 minute
Jul 15, 2019

60-Second Civics: Episode 3675, Use Immunity

What is "use immunity"? Find out on today's podcast. Ce...

1 minute
Jul 14, 2019

60-Second Civics: Episode 3674, When Warrants Are Not Required

Today we learn when warrants are not required. Center f...

1 minute
Jul 13, 2019

60-Second Civics: Episode 3673, Alternatives to the Exclusionary Rule

Today we explore three suggestions for dealing with police misconduct that avoids losin...

1 minute
Jul 12, 2019

60-Second Civics: Episode 3672, Deterring Police Misconduct

The exclusionary rule was designed to deter police misconduct. ...

1 minute
Jul 11, 2019

60-Second Civics: Episode 3671, Mapp v. Ohio

The 1961 case if Mapp v. Ohio extended the exclusionary rule to state courts. ...

1 minute
Jul 10, 2019

60-Second Civics: Episode 3670, The Exclusionary Rule

The 1914 Supreme Court case Weeks v. United States established the very important "excl...

1 minute
Jul 09, 2019

60-Second Civics: Episode 3669, Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

Though required in most cases, there are specific circumstances in which a warrant is n...

1 minute
Jul 08, 2019

60-Second Civics: Episode 3668, Probable Cause

Probable cause, which must be proven to obtain a warrant, is required to meet a specifi...

1 minute
Jul 07, 2019

60-Second Civics: Episode 3667, Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

A protection against unreasonable searches and seizures is necessary for a free society...

1 minute
Jul 06, 2019