“Our form of government requires citizens who understand its nature and history.”
American college students have little basic knowledge of lawmaking and US governance, according to a new survey of no-brainer civics questions.American college students have little basic knowledge of history, lawmaking and US governance, according to a new survey of no-brainer civics questions.
Some of the most embarrassing findings were that only 27% of the over 3,000 young scholars knew that Vice President Kamala Harris also sits as the Senate’s president — a key role in tiebreaking deadlocked votes. Meanwhile, only 28% of college kids were aware that the 13th Amendment was what ended slavery.Dear Abby: My husband hasn't touched me since I gave birth 14 years agowas the speaker of the House of Representatives and 60% did not know the legislative branch’s term limits in years.
A 51% majority also thought the Consitution was drafted in 1776 and 44% thought President Thomas Jefferson was the “father of the Constitution,” rather than President James Madison. “They must lead the way toward a renewal of civic education, rather than aggravating polarization and flattening our discourse with illiberal ideology.
Lifestyle College College Admissions Gen Z Students
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Shocking video shows moment gang of thieves smash into California jewelry storeShocking moment hoard of thieves bust into California jewelry store in smash-and-grab robbery
Read more »
New York Jets Urged To Pursue Shocking AFC East Division TradeThe New York Jets have been urged to pursue a trade within the AFC East division with a rival.
Read more »
The shocking story of an online manipulator who deceived so many women.How to recognize tricks and tactics of online emotional manipulators.
Read more »
The Acolyte star Joonas Suotamo reacts to shocking Kelnacca reveal'The Acolyte' star Joonas Suotamo exclusively reacts to shocking Kelnacca reveal, and says the Wookiee Jedi is 'like the Mufasa' of 'Star Wars.'
Read more »
3 Shocking True Crime Cases Impacted By The ‘Bystander Effect’Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist with degrees from Cornell University and the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, a telehealth company that provides video and telephone psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching to individuals in over 40 countries worldwide.
Read more »
Detroit Pistons Make Shocking Move With Monty WilliamsThe Detroit Pistons are parting ways with Monty Williams.
Read more »