Civics In A Year

Civics In A Year

What do you really know about American government, the Constitution, and your rights as a citizen?


Civics in a Year is a fast-paced podcast series that delivers essential civic knowledge in just 10 minutes per episode. Over the course of a year, we’ll explore 250 key questions—from the founding documents and branches of government to civil liberties, elections, and public participation.


Rooted in the Civic Literacy Curriculum from the Center for American Civics at Arizona State University, this series is a collaborative project supported by the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership. Each episode is designed to spark curiosity, strengthen constitutional understanding, and encourage active citizenship.


Whether you're a student, educator, or lifelong learner, Civics in a Year will guide you through the building blocks of American democracy—one question at a time.

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Constitutional Insights Through the Federalist Papers

Constitutional Insights Through the Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers stand as America's original political science—a blueprint for constitutional government that remains surprisingly relevant 240 years after its creation. In this enlightening conv...

22 Syys 202520min

Hamilton vs. Brutus: The Battle Over Judicial Power in Federalist 78

Hamilton vs. Brutus: The Battle Over Judicial Power in Federalist 78

Dr. Sean Beienberg examines the historical debate between Alexander Hamilton and Brutus regarding judicial power and independence in the American constitutional system. Hamilton's Federalist 78 defend...

19 Syys 202513min

Separation of Powers: Madison's Blueprint for American Governance

Separation of Powers: Madison's Blueprint for American Governance

We explore Federalist Papers 47 and 48 with Dr. Sean Beinberg, examining Madison's sophisticated understanding of separation of powers and the subtle distinction between separated powers and checks an...

18 Syys 202514min

Kids Edition Constitution Day: How a Document Changed the Course of History

Kids Edition Constitution Day: How a Document Changed the Course of History

We explore why Constitution Day matters by comparing the U.S. Constitution to the rulebook of a sports team, showing how both prevent chaos and establish fair play. On September 17, 1787, the founders...

17 Syys 20255min

Kids Edition: What Makes A Good President?

Kids Edition: What Makes A Good President?

We explore the essential qualities of a good president according to America's founding fathers and how these same virtues helped Abraham Lincoln lead during the Civil War. These timeless leadership tr...

16 Syys 20254min

Electoral College Decoded

Electoral College Decoded

Dr. Sean Beienberg returns to examine the Electoral College through the lens of Federalist Paper 68, explaining the original intentions behind this complex system and how it rapidly evolved from its d...

15 Syys 202511min

Why America Has One President: Federalist No. 70 Explained

Why America Has One President: Federalist No. 70 Explained

Dr. Beienberg explains Alexander Hamilton's arguments in Federalist No. 70 for establishing a single executive rather than a council or committee to lead the executive branch. Hamilton's case rests on...

12 Syys 20257min

Hamilton's Vision: Understanding Executive Authority in Federalist No. 70

Hamilton's Vision: Understanding Executive Authority in Federalist No. 70

Dr. Beienberg returns to explore Federalist No. 70, examining Hamilton's nuanced arguments for a strong executive branch within a balanced constitutional system. The discussion clarifies common miscon...

11 Syys 202512min

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