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 relate... more

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60-Second Civics Podcast episodes:

December 25, 2020 60-Second Civics: Episode 4205, Communication with Constituents: The Power of the Congress, Part 15
On today's episode, we learn about how members of Congress communicate with their constituents

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December 24, 2020 60-Second Civics: Episode 4204, Delegate vs. Trustee Theory of Representation: The Power of the Congress, Part 14
Today on the podcast: the delegate vs. trustee theory of representation

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December 23, 2020 60-Second Civics: Episode 4203, The Size of Congress: The Power of the Congress, Part 13
Each member of the House of Representatives represents an average of more than 700,000 people. Among the world's legislatures, only India has larger constituencies.

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December 22, 2020 60-Second Civics: Episode 4202, 535 Legislators: The Power of the Congress, Part 12
Did you know that the Constitution originally gave each state legislature authority to decide who would serve as that state's senators? This changed in 1913 with the Seventeenth Amendment. Today there are 435 voting members of the House of Representatives and 100 Senators.

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December 21, 2020 60-Second Civics: Episode 4201, Legislative Districts: The Power of the Congress, Part 11
What can you do if you don't like the way your congressional district is drawn? Find out on today's podcast.

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December 20, 2020 60-Second Civics: Episode 4200, Congress Represents the People and the States: The Power of the Congress, Part 1
Both the people and the states have a voice in Congress

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December 19, 2020 60-Second Civics: Episode 4199, Inherent Powers: The Power of the Congress, Part 9
The power to conduct investigations and compel testimony goes back to Parliament and the colonial legislatures.

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December 18, 2020 60-Second Civics: Episode 4198, Enforcement Powers: The Power of the Congress, Part 8
The enforcement powers of Congress have been used to enact sweeping civil rights and voting rights laws.

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December 17, 2020 60-Second Civics: Episode 4197, Necessary and Proper: The Power of the Congress, Part 7
The necessary and proper clause was controversial from the start. Today we learn about some of the debates about this important clause of the Constitution between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

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December 16, 2020 60-Second Civics: Episode 4196, Congress and Administrative Agencies: The Power of the Congress, Part 6
Congress can both create and oversee administrative agencies. This is one of the implied powers of Congress.

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FAQs about 60-Second Civics Podcast:

How many episodes does 60-Second Civics Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 1,775 episodes available.