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 5273, Presidential Power in Emergency or Crisis: The Power of the Presidency, Part 16 What does the Constitution say about presidential powers during emergencies or crisis? The answer may surprise you.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5272, Wars, Emergencies, and FDR: The Power of the Presidency, Part 15 With the support of Congress, FDR responded to the multiple crises that occurred during his administration.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5271, Diplomat in Chief: The Power of the Presidency, Part 14 How is the president America's diplomat in chief? Find out on today's podcast.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5269, The President as Commander in Chief: The Power of the Presidency, Part 12 The president is commander in chief, but only Congress can declare war. Congress has declared war only five times in the nation's history.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5268, The President and Foreign Affairs: The Power of the Presidency, Part 11 The president's power is at its greatest when it comes to foreign affairs.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5267, The President As Leader of Foreign Policy: The Power of the Presidency, Part 10 The president has a number of important powers, but the president's powers are limited in important ways.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5266, Franklin D. Roosevelt: The Power of the Presidency, Part 9 Find out why Franklin D. Roosevelt was arguably the most influential president of the 20th century.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5246, Anglo-Saxon Society: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 46 During the Anglo-Saxon period, which lasted from about 410 AD until 1066 AD, many different tribes ruled Britain. These tribes featured different social roles, such as andquot;thanesandquot; and andquot;ceorls.andquot; Listen to learn more about Anglo Saxon society in today's episode!
60-Second Civics: Episode 5265, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Wilson: The Power of the Presidency, Part 8 Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson each contributed to the growth of presidential power.
60-Second Civics: Episode 5264, Jefferson and the Use of Presidential Power: The Power of the Presidency, Part 7 Thomas Jefferson sought to be a model of republican simplicity, rejecting what John Adams's detractors viewed as the monarchical tendencies of Adams. But Jefferson wasn't above stretching the powers of the presidency when it suited his purposes.
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