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.

Guest

Jeff Davis

Jeff Davis is the Program Director of Civic Education at Arizona State University’s Center for American Civics. In this role, Jeff has been hosting professional development workshops for K-12 educators to learn how to strengthen civic education through inquiry approaches with primary sources. Before his current role, Jeff taught Social Studies for 18 years, with subjects including government, economics, American history, European history, and comparative politics at various grade levels, while also coaching school extracurricular programs. He is a doctoral student at ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers’ College, seeking an Ed.D. in Educational Innovation and Leadership. His research focuses on methods to teach students the skills of civil dialogue through controversial topics in history and politics.

Guest appearance on:

Reclaiming Persuasion: Why Political Violence Threatens the Constitution—and How Civic Education Can Save Us