The Constitution formed a republic, a government where its citizens elect representatives to enact the laws. The United States Framers feared having a government with too much authority, which is why the Constitution established rules between the national government and states, along with a system of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances.

Congress was unable to deal with the challenges of running the new American government under the Articles of Confederation. In 1787, the Constitutional Convention was held and delegates created the Constitution the United States has been living under for over 200 years. We dive into the compromises made to write the living document we use today.

Americans have been living under the same Constitutional system we have today for over 230 years! But this wasn't the first American government system. Following the 13 colonies breaking away from England, the first American government was called the Articles of Confederation.

"Civic Sense" is a refresher course on how the government works. It goes beyond the basics and empowers listeners, giving them all the tools to develop their own political opinions and beliefs — because informed citizens are the cornerstone of a thriving democracy. Join a seasoned teacher and former student on a journey to bridge the civic knowledge gap, where understanding history becomes key to solving modern issues.