Who has the power to take the United States to war, and how has the definition of war changed over time?

Declaring War

How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does the Senate have so much power? Civics 101 is the podcast about how our democracy works…or is supposed to work, anyway.

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From putting a marble in a jar to pulling a lever to filling in an oval, what is the history of ballot design? And how do we ensure they're fair?

Why ballot design matters

When you trade a cow for a teapot and can't make change.

What is Money?

Your local government is the one you have to pay really close attention to. Especially when part of their job is to keep residents safe.

A city government, a looming disaster, and a complicated choice

Hannah tells Nick what it's like to have real access to the Supreme Court. And then the pair pays a very emotional visit to the Lincoln Memorial.

"I see a temple that we built."

The Civics 101 team's D.C. field trip takes them all kinds of places, including inside the highest court in the land during oral arguments. Listen in as they share those experiences.

Declaring War

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