YourDemocracy
Chuck Parkinson hosts Where Do We Go From Here and has added a civics lesson “short takes” -- “You and Your Democracy”. Each episode looks at the “Head and Heart” of Democracy. He explores the Values and Principles that have created our American Exceptionalism and examines the structures and institutions that give us the guardrails of our Democratic Republic. To quote Benjamin Franklin when asked in 1787 after the Constitutional Convention, “Doctor, what have we got? A republic or a monarchy?” To which Franklin responded, with a rejoinder at once witty and ominous: “A republic, if you can keep it.” So, take a look at what is this Great American Experiment and then ask “What do we need to do to keep it?”
You and Your democracy
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In this episode we discuss the importance of compromise, forbearance, and tolerance in democracy. We are joined again by Dr. John Van Benthuysen, an Assistant Professor of Politica -
In this episode we discuss executive power and when it could become to much. We are joined by Dr. John Van Benthuysen, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Black Hills St -
In this episode we discuss why democracy requires your participation. We are joined by Patrick Gainey, social studies department chair at Spearfish High School. -
In this episode, we pick up where we left off in our conversation about the Preamble to the Constitution. -
In this episode we break down the Preamble to the Constitution. We are joined by Dorothy (Rowdy) Brewick, a retired civics teacher for the Rapid City area school district. -
In this episode we discuss the role and value of government. We are joined by Dr. John Van Benthuysen, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Black Hills State University. -
In the new series, Chuck and his guests tackle issues about the role of government, why democracy matters, and why participation in democracy matters more than ever. -
In this episode we discuss the value of having a democracy. We are joined by Dr. John Van Benthuysen, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Black Hills State University. -
In this episode we explore the role and value of government in our democracy. -
In this episode we discuss what democracy is and its value. We are joined by Dr. Pamela Carriveau, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Black Hills State University.