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You probably took a government or civics class, but many of us still have questions about how it all works. WFYI’s “Simple Civics” is here to help! In each episode, Butler University Professor of Political Science Terri Jett tackles a specific question in just a couple minutes – breaking down the history behind an issue and how it affects us today.

A treaty is a written agreement between two or more nations. But who enforces them?
Most know about Paul Revere's midnight ride, but 16-year-old Sybil Ludington's was 3 times farther!
Despite being outnumbered, under-funded, and under-trained, the patriots managed to claim victory.
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A treaty is a written agreement between two or more nations. But who enforces them?
Most know about Paul Revere's midnight ride, but 16-year-old Sybil Ludington's was 3 times farther!
Despite being outnumbered, under-funded, and under-trained, the patriots managed to claim victory.
The American Revolution fractured Indigenous nations.
How a few emboldened colonists created the United States behind closed doors.
Invisible ink, secret codes, and dirty laundry helped the patriots turn the tide of the Revolution.
There are many rooms in The White House, but only one specifically designed for times of crisis.
How much power does your local government REALLY have?
Social Security is a massive, complex system that touches the lives of nearly every American.
Civics doesn’t have to be complicated, so let’s make it simple!
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Civics doesn’t have to be complicated, so let’s make it simple!