Civics In A Year

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.

Host

Liz Evans

Liz Evans is the Program Director for Civic Education and Outreach at Arizona State University’s Center for American Civics, where she leads statewide and national initiatives to strengthen civic learning. She brings more than 2 decades of experience in civic education as a former public school educator and current leader in the field.

Liz serves in national leadership for Educating for American Democracy, helping guide strategy, partnerships, and implementation to advance excellence in history and civics education. She is also the host of the Civics in a Year podcast, which supports educators in deepening their content knowledge and instructional practice.

She is a National Board Certified Teacher and a Project Management Professional, with advanced degrees in education from Northern Arizona University, including a doctorate in educational leadership