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Promo code: SIXTYSECONDCIVIC 		French historian Alexis de Tocqueville believed that New England townships were models of

a. waste and inefficiency.
b. greed and graft.
c. perfect government.
d. classical republicanism.

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.

60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center’s education for democracy curricula, including We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Foundations of Democracy, and Elements of Democracy.

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60-Second Civics: Episode 1455, Civic Engagement, Part 5: Voluntary associations
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60-Second Civics: Episode 1452, Civic Engagement, Part 2: The American experiment in self-government
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60-Second Civics: Episode 1451, Civic Engagement, Part 1: Introduction
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60-Second Civics: Episode 1446, Civil Rights, Part 22: The civil rights movement after Martin Luther King Jr.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 1444, Civil Rights, Part 20: Criticism of civil disobedience
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