Growing Patriots

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Ep. 70 – Federalism Explained Sep 30, 2022

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When our founders were setting up a new country, that had to make sure that they set up a new government that represented everyone. Here's how they got it done.

Ep. 69 – Limited Government Sep 09, 2022

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Our founders created a constitution that would limit the government. That means the people have to be strong and brave. Our friend from the James Madison Institute joins us to explain.

Ep. 68 – Constitutional Convention Minisode Sep 02, 2022

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How did the Constitution come to be? We have a quick look at the Constitutional Convention in this minisode!

Ep. 67 – A republic, if you can keep it Aug 26, 2022

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Our founders had to choose what kind of government America would have – and they chose a republic.
What does that mean and how does it work? And why did Benjamin Franklin famously say we have a "republic, if we can keep it"?
Find out in this episode!

Ep. 66 – The Preamble to the Constitution Aug 12, 2022

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WE THE PEOPLE.
Those are the first three words of the preamble to the Constitution – and one of the most famous phrases in the world.
But what's a preamble and what does it do? Find out in this episode!