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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Federalist 51: Madison's Blueprint for American Democracy

Federalist 51: Madison's Blueprint for American Democracy

Madison's Federalist 51 establishes separation of powers as a safeguard against tyranny while reintroducing the extended republic concept to prevent majority oppression of minorities. The paper forms ...

10 Syys 202510min

If Men Were Angels: Madison's Defense of Constitutional Design

If Men Were Angels: Madison's Defense of Constitutional Design

Dr. Alan Gibson continues his analysis of the Federalist Papers with a deep dive into James Madison's arguments for separation of powers in Federalist 51. Madison outlines his revolutionary approach t...

9 Syys 202514min

Madison's Blueprint: Understanding Federalist 51 and Separation of Powers

Madison's Blueprint: Understanding Federalist 51 and Separation of Powers

Dr. Alan Gibson returns to examine Federalist 51, Madison's definitive document on separation of powers and checks and balances within the American governmental system. Madison's argument across Feder...

8 Syys 202511min

Unpacking Federalist 39: Madison's Blueprint for American Power

Unpacking Federalist 39: Madison's Blueprint for American Power

Dr. Beienberg explores Federalist 39, Madison's comprehensive explanation of how the Constitution blends federal and national elements to create an effective yet balanced government structure. • Fede...

5 Syys 202512min

Unpacking Federalist 10

Unpacking Federalist 10

Dr. Alan Gibson delves into James Madison's groundbreaking argument in Federalist 10 that challenges traditional thinking about republics and factions. Madison innovatively argues that a large, divers...

4 Syys 202524min

Madison's Revolutionary Idea: How Large Republics Solve Faction Problems

Madison's Revolutionary Idea: How Large Republics Solve Faction Problems

Dr. Alan Gibson explores Madison's revolutionary idea in Federalist 10 that republican government works better over large territories with diverse populations rather than small ones. This concept dire...

3 Syys 202515min

The Anti-Federalists: America's Overlooked Founding Voices

The Anti-Federalists: America's Overlooked Founding Voices

Dr. Carrese returns to explore the Anti-Federalists, an overlooked yet crucial group of America's founders whose opposition to the Constitution led directly to the Bill of Rights and continues to shap...

2 Syys 202520min

Eight Hours for Work, Eight Hours for Rest: America's Labor Day Story

Eight Hours for Work, Eight Hours for Rest: America's Labor Day Story

Civic holidays are days set aside to commemorate important events or values in our nation's history. They serve as reminders of our shared past and principles rather than just opportunities for celebr...

29 Elo 20255min

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