About the Podcast: 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.
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Music: The theme music for 60-Second Civics is provided by Cheryl B. Engelhardt. You can find her online at cbemusic.com. The song featured on the podcast is Cheryl B. Engelhardt's "Complacent," which you purchase on iTunes, along with all of Cheryl's music.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5037, Bill of Rights, Part 5: The Fifth Amendment The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution is designed to limit the federal government's power to prosecute people for crimes and to protect the rights of the accused. In this episode of the 60-Second Civics podcast, we explore each of the rights protected under the Fifth Amendment.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5036, Bill of Rights, Part 4: The Fourth Amendment The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution provides a constitutional guarantee against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. In this episode of 60-Second Civics, we explain what this means and provide some examples.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5035, Bill of Rights, Part 3: The Third Amendment The Third Amendment to the Constitution prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes. This might sound strange to us now, but it was a reality for American colonists in the pre-Revolutionary era, who were deprived of this right by the British authorities even though it was a right allowed to their British brethren.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5034, Bill of Rights, Part 2: The Second Amendment The Second Amendment deals with both the power of states to organize and maintain a militia, now known as the National Guard, and the right of Americans to keep and bear arms. Learn more on today's 60-Second Civics podcast.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5033, Bill of Rights, Part 1: The First Amendment What rights are part of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Find out on today's podcast. Today's episode is the first in a 10-part series on the Bill of Rights.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5032, Issues Facing Native American Communities Today: Native American Heritage Month, Part 15 (rebroadcast) In the final episode of our Native American Heritage Month Series, Terry Mason Moore, enrolled member of the Osage tribe, discusses current and future issues facing Native American communities and all Americans today. Listen for more!
60-Second Civics: Episode 5031, Tribal Sovereignty and Native American Citizenship: Native American Heritage Month, Part 14 (rebroadcast) Native Americans are citizens of three governments: Their tribe, their state, and the United States. Learn more about the history and dynamics of Native American citizenship from the Center for Civic Education???s board member, Terry Mason Moore.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5030, Being an Enrolled Member of the Osage Nation: Native American Heritage Month, Part 12 (rebroadcast) In this episode, Terry Mason Moore discusses her life growing up as an enrolled member of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. Listen to learn more about her family, experiences, and culture have shaped her life!
60-Second Civics: Episode 5029, How Native American Cultures Enrich the United States: Native American Heritage Month, Part 13 (rebroadcast) According to Terry Mason Moore, enrolled member of the Osage Nation, Native cultures are vibrant and living cultures with a long history of interaction and engagement with the non-native people of the United States. Learn more about how these cultures enrich all peoples in our nation!
60-Second Civics: Episode 5028, What Is Native American Heritage Month? Native American Heritage Month, Part 11 (rebroadcast) In continuing our Native American Heritage Month series, we are joined by a very special guest, Terry Mason Moore, an enrolled member of the Osage Nation, an attorney, and a member of the Center of Civic Education Board of Directors. In this episode, she discusses what National Native American Heritage Month entails and its importance.
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