How Does the Draft Work? | Simple Civics

The United States has not needed a draft lottery since 1973, but what would it look like in today's age? Dr. Terri Jett dives into the history of the draft in the U.S. and reveals how the lottery system works in this episode of Simple Civics.

About Simple Civics
Simple Civics is a show dedicated to answering your questions about our laws and government. In each episode, Butler University Professor of Political Science Terri Jett tackles a specific question in just a couple minutes – breaking down the history behind an issue and how it affects us today.

[estebangomez]

who's here after Russia started the attack on Ukraine?

[maddymushet-cardenas]

Any one watching this now because of what’s going on in Ukraine…

[eronic]

Yep, my 19-year-old self is watching this just in case my purpose in life would change to surviving a World War. Thank you, Putin 😁

[ab]

Men 18-37 is probably what it would look like again, better practice on warzone 😅

[SnazzyLaszlo]

I fell like the draft has its pro's and cons, but it is good in general

[brianlim]

WE DONT LIKE THE DRAFT ITS A CRAPPY IDEA