Ratification Of The Constitution And The Elastic Clause Plain Civics podcast

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Send us a text Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they delve into why and how the Bill of Rights was added to the original Constitution within just a couple years of its ratification. Included is what each amendment actually states, an explanation of the three categories of rights, and what is meant by positive and negative rights. Support the show…

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What is the Electoral College and Why Do We Elect Our President This Way? 28:21

17 days ago28:21

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Send us a text Join hosts, Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they tackle the reason we use the Electoral College to elect the President, and explain how the process works. There is also a discussion of why people don’t vote and how to encourage them to. Support the show

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Ratification of the Constitution, General Welfare Clause, Habeas Corpus, and the Preamble 24:36

4 weeks ago24:36

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Send us a text Join hosts Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they delve into the ratification process of the new Constitution, the purpose and meaning of the general welfare clause and habeas corpus, and dissect the Preamble of the Constitution because it’s not just a bunch of words. Support the show

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Ratification of the Constitution and the Elastic Clause 25:12

6 weeks ago25:12

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Send us a text Join hosts Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery as they discuss ratification of the new Constitution, Federalists and Anti-Federalists and their arguments for and against ratification, and what is the “necessary and proper clause?” Support the show

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Part IV: How Did Our Constitution Originate? 24:06

8 weeks ago24:06

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Send us a text Join the hosts, Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they put the wraps on the Constitutional Convention in September 1787. Find out what the final debates and discussions were about and why a few delegates refused to sign it. Also, don’t miss the Fast Five and Pop Quiz . Support the show

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Part III: How Did Our Constitution Originate? 24:42

10 weeks ago24:42

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Send us a text Join the hosts, Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher, as they wrap up the making of our Constitution. Learn about the ins and outs of important debates and how they were resolved and incorporated into the new Constitution. As always, enjoy the Fast Five and Pop Quiz, as well. Support the show

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Part II: How Did Our Constitution Originate? 26:12

12 weeks ago26:12

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Send us a text Join hosts Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher as they continue to explore why the Framers decided to ditch the Articles of Confederation and create our current U.S. Constitution. Support the show

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Part I: How Did Our Constitution Originate? 27:31

14 weeks ago27:31

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Send us a text Join the hosts of Plain Civics , Joe Ulery and Bobbi Fisher, as they look at what the Continental Congress did right before issuing the Declaration of Independence and what our nation’s first constitution was like and what led to its revision. Support the show

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Sorting Out News & Information in 2025 29:29

16 weeks ago29:29

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Send us a text In this episode of Plain Civics , hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss how to sort out news and information in 2025. They look at journalistic ethics and how to try to figure out which news sources are accurate and reliable. Methods and websites are discussed to help sort through the mounds of information thrown at us in the 24/7 news cycle and where to fact-check it. Support the show…

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What is the Declaration of Independence? 26:21

18 weeks ago26:21

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Send us a text In this episode of Plain Civics , hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss the purpose of one of our nation’s founding documents, the Declaration of Independence, and try to clear up the confusion that often surrounds this important document. Support the show

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Why the Framers Chose to Form a Democratic Republic 24:56

20 weeks ago24:56

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Send us a text In this episode of Plain Civics , hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss the five main forms of government and why the Framers chose to create a democratic republic. The five main forms of government are briefly explained with examples given. There is also a brief explanation of how economic terms sometimes are confused with forms of government. And, of course, our Pop Quiz question and the answer to the last one! Support the show…

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The United States a Democratic Republic? 22:50

22 weeks ago22:50

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Send us a text In this episode of Plain Civics , hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss what the U.S. being a democratic republic really means, and it has nothing to do with political parties. Support the show

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The Origins of Civic Education in the United States 19:21

24 weeks ago19:21

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Send us a text In this episode of Plain Civics , hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss the origins of civic education in the U.S. and its role in shaping informed citizens. This episode explores the early 1800s push for universal schooling, Horace Mann's vision, and the lasting impact on democracy. Learn how civics once formed the foundation of education...and why it still matters today. Support the show…

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The Civic Experiment: Understanding the Basics of Government 21:42

26 weeks ago21:42

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Send us a text In this debut episode of Plain Civics , hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery dive into the importance of civic knowledge. Learn how understanding government strengthens our democracy and empowers citizens of all ages to actively participate and make a difference. Support the show

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Meet the Hosts 2:24

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