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.
Nelson Lund is Distinguished University Professor at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School. He is the author of Rousseau’s Rejuvenation of Political Philosophy: A New Introduction and has written widely on constitutional law, including the Second Amendment, federalism, and separation of powers. A former clerk to Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Professor Lund previously served in the U.S. Department of Justice and the White House Counsel’s Office.