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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60-Second Civics: Episode 670, The Supreme Court, Part 20: Congressional checks on Court power The Supreme Court, Part 20: Congressional checks on Court power
60-Second Civics: Episode 669, The Supreme Court, Part 19: Congress as a check on the Supreme Court The Supreme Court, Part 19: Congress as a check on the Supreme Court
60-Second Civics: Episode 668, The Supreme Court, Part 18: Presidents as limiting Supreme Court power On today's episode, we examine presidential power over the Supreme Court and its decisions.
60-Second Civics: Episode 667, The Supreme Court, Part 17: Self-imposed limits on the power of the Supreme Court On today's podcast, we examine self-imposed limits on the power of the Supreme Court
60-Second Civics: Episode 666, The Supreme Court, Part 16: Checks on the power of the Supreme Court Today, we introduce the ways in which the power of the Supreme Court is limited.
60-Second Civics: Episode 665, The Supreme Court, Part 15: Instrumentalism Instrumentalism as a method of constitutional interpretation is the topic of today's podcast.
60-Second Civics: Episode 664, The Supreme Court, Part 14: Fundamental principles What is the fundamental principles method of constitutional interpretation? We find out on today's episode.
60-Second Civics: Episode 663, The Supreme Court, Part 13: Original intent Today we explore the original intent method of constitutional interpretation.
60-Second Civics: Episode 662, The Supreme Court, Part 12: Strict construction In today's episode, we learn about the strict construction method of constitutional interpretation.
60-Second Civics: Episode 656, The Supreme Court, Part 6: Three-tiered system of national courts The Supreme Court, Part 6: Three-tiered system of national courts
60-Second Civics: Episode 654, The Supreme Court, Part 4: Original jurisdiction Today we discuss original jursidictiion and how it applies to the Supreme Court.
60-Second Civics: Episode 653, The Supreme Court, Part 3: Judicial review and jurisdiction On today's episode, we discuss the Supreme Court's power of judicial review and its jurisdiction.
60-Second Civics: Episode 650, Administrative Agencies, Part 21: Federalism as a check on the power of administrative agencies Administrative Agencies, Part 21: Federalism as a check on the power of administrative agencies
60-Second Civics: Episode 649, Administrative Agencies, Part 20: Citizens, interest groups, and the media as watchdogs Administrative Agencies, Part 20: Citizens, interest groups, and the media as watchdogs
60-Second Civics: Episode 648, Administrative Agencies, Part 19: Judicial checks on administrative power Administrative Agencies, Part 19: Judicial checks on administrative power
60-Second Civics: Episode 647, Administrative Agencies, Part 18: Congressional committees as checks on administrative power Administrative Agencies, Part 18: Congressional committees as checks on administrative power
60-Second Civics: Episode 646, Administrative Agencies, Part 17: Congressional checks on administrative power Administrative Agencies, Part 17: Congressional checks on administrative power
60-Second Civics: Episode 645, Administrative Agencies, Part 16: Executive checks on administrative power Administrative Agencies, Part 16: Executive checks on administrative power
60-Second Civics: Episode 644, Administrative Agencies, Part 15: Checks on administrative power Administrative Agencies, Part 15: Checks on administrative power
60-Second Civics: Episode 643, Administrative Agencies, Part 14: New administrations and political appointees Administrative Agencies, Part 14: New administrations and political appointees
60-Second Civics: Episode 642, Administrative Agencies, Part 13: Presidential appointees to federal agencies Administrative Agencies, Part 13: Presidential appointees to federal agencies
60-Second Civics: Episode 639, Administrative Agencies, Part 10: Shrinking the national bureaucracy Administrative Agencies, Part 10: Shrinking the national bureaucracy
60-Second Civics: Episode 638, Administrative Agencies, Part 9: Growth of the national bureaucracy Administrative Agencies, Part 9: Growth of the national bureaucracy
60-Second Civics: Episode 636, Administrative Agencies, Part 7: The Internal Revenue Service Administrative Agencies, Part 7: The Internal Revenue Service
60-Second Civics: Episode 635, Administrative Agencies, Part 6: Quasi-legislative and judicial powers Administrative Agencies, Part 6: Quasi-legislative and judicial powers
60-Second Civics: Episode 633, Administrative Agencies, Part 4: Executive Office of the President Administrative Agencies, Part 4: Executive Office of the President
60-Second Civics: Episode 628, The Role of the President, Part 33: Checks on the executive's powers The Role of the President, Part 33: Checks on the executive's powers
60-Second Civics: Episode 627, The Role of the President, Part 32: Parliamentary system of government The Role of the President, Part 32: Parliamentary system of government
60-Second Civics: Episode 626, The Role of the President, Part 31: Parliament and the prime minister The Role of the President, Part 31: Parliament and the prime minister
60-Second Civics: Episode 625, The Role of the President, Part 30: Limits by civil servants and the public The Role of the President, Part 30: Limits by civil servants and the public
60-Second Civics: Episode 624, The Role of the President, Part 29: Supreme Court checks on presidential power The Role of the President, Part 29: Supreme Court checks on presidential power
60-Second Civics: Episode 623, The Role of the President, Part 28: Strong limits to presidential power The Role of the President, Part 28: Strong limits to presidential power
60-Second Civics: Episode 622, The Role of the President, Part 27: Senate checks on presidential power The Role of the President, Part 27: Senate checks on presidential power
60-Second Civics: Episode 621, The Role of the President, Part 26: Limiting the president's agenda The Role of the President, Part 26: Limiting the president's agenda
60-Second Civics: Episode 620, The Role of the President, Part 25: Limiting presidential power The Role of the President, Part 25: Limiting presidential power
60-Second Civics: Episode 618, The Role of the President, Part 23: The energetic executive in practice The Role of the President, Part 23: The energetic executive in practice
60-Second Civics: Episode 616, The Role of the President, Part 21: Assertions of presidential authority The Role of the President, Part 21: Assertions of presidential authority
60-Second Civics: Episode 615, The Role of the President, Part 20: Lincoln and Roosevelt respond to crises The Role of the President, Part 20: Lincoln and Roosevelt respond to crises
60-Second Civics: Episode 614, The Role of the President: Part 19: Reining in presidential power The Role of the President: Part 19: Reining in presidential power
60-Second Civics: Episode 613, The Role of the President: Part 18: Presidential powers during emergencies The Role of the President: Part 18: Presidential powers during emergencies
60-Second Civics: Episode 612, The Role of the President: Part 17: The president and foreign policy The Role of the President: Part 17: The president and foreign policy
60-Second Civics: Episode 611, The Role of the President: Part 16: The president's power to make treaties The Role of the President: Part 16: The president's power to make treaties
60-Second Civics: Episode 610, The Role of the President: Part 15: The president as commander in chief The Role of the President: Part 15: The president as commander in chief
60-Second Civics: Episode 609, The Role of the President: Part 14: The president as leader of foreign policy The Role of the President: Part 14: The president as leader of foreign policy
60-Second Civics: Episode 605, The Role of the President: Part 10: Lincoln and the powerful modern presidency The Role of the President: Part 10: Lincoln and the powerful modern presidency
60-Second Civics: Episode 604, The Role of the President: Part 9: Jackson and the powerful modern presidency The Role of the President: Part 9: Jackson and the powerful modern presidency
60-Second Civics: Episode 602, The Role of the President: Part 7: Thomas Jefferson and the presidency The Role of the President: Part 7: Thomas Jefferson and the presidency
60-Second Civics: Episode 601, The Role of the President: Part 6: Framer's views of the presidency The Role of the President: Part 6: Framer's views of the presidency
60-Second Civics: Episode 600, The Role of the President: Part 5: Controversial assertions of presidential power The Role of the President: Part 5: Controversial assertions of presidential power
60-Second Civics: Episode 599, The Role of the President: Part 4: Assessing presidential power The Role of the President: Part 4: Assessing presidential power
60-Second Civics: Episode 598, The Role of the President: Part 3: The president as chief executive The Role of the President: Part 3: The president as chief executive
60-Second Civics: Episode 597, The Role of the President: Part 2: Listed powers of the president The Role of the President: Part 2: Listed powers of the president
60-Second Civics: Episode 595, How Congress functions: Part 32: Impeachment and maladministration How Congress functions: Part 32: Impeachment and maladministration
60-Second Civics: Episode 594, How Congress functions: Part 31: Using the impeachment power How Congress functions: Part 31: Using the impeachment power
60-Second Civics: Episode 593, How Congress functions: Part 30: Impeachment power of Congress How Congress functions: Part 30: Impeachment power of Congress
60-Second Civics: Episode 592, How Congress functions: Part 29: Investigative power of Congress How Congress functions: Part 29: Investigative power of Congress
60-Second Civics: Episode 588, How Congress functions: Part 25: The executive as a source of legislation How Congress functions: Part 25: The executive as a source of legislation
60-Second Civics: Episode 587, How Congress functions: Part 24: How legislation is initiated How Congress functions: Part 24: How legislation is initiated
60-Second Civics: Episode 576, How Congress functions: Part 13: Tiebreaking vice presidents How Congress functions: Part 13: Tiebreaking vice presidents
60-Second Civics: Episode 572, How Congress functions: Part 9: Powerful House committee chairs How Congress functions: Part 8: Powerful House committee chairs
60-Second Civics: Episode 569, How Congress functions: Part 7: Senate rules and filibusters How Congress functions: Part 7: Senate rules and filibusters
60-Second Civics: Episode 540, Limits to Congressional power: Specific and generalized power Limits to Congressional power: Specific and generalized power
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