Simple Civics
What is WFYI's Simple Civics?
Clip: 9/4/2025 | 29sVideo has Closed Captions
Civics doesn’t have to be complicated, so let’s make it simple!
You probably took a government or civics class, but many of us still have questions about how it all works. WFYI’s “Simple Civics” is here to help! In each episode, political science professor Dr. Terri Jett tackles a specific question in just a few minutes – breaking down the history behind an issue and how it affects us today. Civics doesn’t have to be complicated, so let’s make it simple!
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Simple Civics is a local public television program presented by WFYI
Simple Civics
What is WFYI's Simple Civics?
Clip: 9/4/2025 | 29sVideo has Closed Captions
You probably took a government or civics class, but many of us still have questions about how it all works. WFYI’s “Simple Civics” is here to help! In each episode, political science professor Dr. Terri Jett tackles a specific question in just a few minutes – breaking down the history behind an issue and how it affects us today. Civics doesn’t have to be complicated, so let’s make it simple!
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Where to Watch Simple Civics
Simple Civics is available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS app.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipDo you remember every detail of your social studies class?
Me neither.
But don't worry, WFYIs “Simple Civics” is here to help We tackle big questions like how does campaign finance work?
What happens when you have jury duty?
And can you run for president from prison?
Find out by watching “Simple Civics” online.
“Simple Civics” Brought to you in part by the Indiana State Teachers Association.
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