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You've heard of the CIA and NSA... how about the NGA? That's the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency by the way (formerly known as the National…

On today's lesson: How do people receive security clearance to see secret, or top secret government material? Who grants it, and how is that clearance…

Today's Civics 101 question: Who are the United States Capitol Police?Listen to this short episode, or read on for the answer. Do you have a question for…

New Hampshire Public Radio and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation have a mutual interest in encouraging the growth of future community leaders and…

Did you miss the event or would you like to revisit it? You’re in luck! NHPR will broadcast the Civics 101 Summit on Thurs. Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. and again at 9 p.m. You can also download the episode at civics101podcast.org.

The Speaker of the House is second in the presidential line of succession, after the Vice President and ahead of the President pro tempore of the Senate.…

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports from Belgrade on a change in the protest movement against the government of Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic. The daily street demonstrations haven't stopped since last November. They've given birth to new initiatives to change the political, civic and economic landscape in Serbia.

Even if you slept through most of your Government classes in High School, there's a good chance you have a vague recollection of how a bill becomes a law…

On today's lesson: We take a broader look at the First Amendment, and then zero in on one of the freedoms it covers: the freedom of speech. We'll cover…

The CDC, or the Centers for Disease Control, have been in the news a lot lately. But what is the CDC? And what does it do? Today’s Civics Short, designed…