Civic Symphony

Civic Symphony

By Wynn HarrisGovernment
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Civic Symphony episodes

  • Civics Symphony Episode 8 Article 1 of the Constitution part 2

    An examination of Article 1, sections 6-10 of the Constitution. How much do Representatives and Senators get paid? The power of Congress to tax and what they spend the money on. What section of the Constitution prohibits earls, dukes and squires? What does it take to make cheese in Wisconsin?

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    16 min
  • Civics Symphony Episode 7 Article 1 of the Constitution

    Part 1 of an examination of Article 1 of the Constitution. Why are the two houses set up in the manner they exist. The two house system is designed to slow down government. What is the process of impeachment? There is no wrestling of bears in Alabama.

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    14 min
  • Civics Symphony Presidential Inauguration Epsiode

    An examination of the history of the presidential inauguration. What does the Constitution say about the inauguration? Which president was sworn in at his house? An examination of a law of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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    13 min
  • Civics Symphony Episode 6 Third Parties in the United States

    An examination of third parties in the United States. What are the beliefs of the Libertarian and Green parties. The Prohibition Party is the third oldest party in the United States. Why can't you wear a hat in a movie theatre in West Virginia?

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    19 min
  • Civics Symphony Episode 5 Political Parties

    An explanation of the development of political parties in the United States. Why do the Democrats and Republicans dominate the political structure? What is the Libertarian, Green and Constitutional party? Be careful where you hang a clothesline in New York.

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    18 min
  • Civics Symphony Episode 4 Special Edition

    The Constitution and the Inauguration. What three presidents didn't show up for the incoming president. What is the effect of packing the US Supreme Court and making Washington D.C. a state? Cats have to wear bells in Cresskill New Jersey.

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    20 min
  • Civics Symphony Episode 2

    Foundational documents of the United States. Why was the signing of the Magna Carta so important? What did the forefathers take from the English Bill of Rights? The parts of the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Constitutions. Why were the Articles of Confederation so weak? There are no mules allowed in bath tubs in Arizona.

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    20 min
  • Civics Symphony Episode 1

    What is a United States Citizen? What is the difference between a "natural-born" and "naturalized" citizen? Why did the forefathers want a "natural born" citizen as president? Weird law of Alabama, Georgia and Kentucky.

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    17 min

About Civic Symphony

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This podcast is an examination of the basic ideals of citizenship, government and politics in the United States. It will also look at the history of the events and people that lead to the development of the country. Finally, the podcast will examine the ways in which the American democracy is being shaped by modern politics.