Discussion

Note to teachers: If you want your students to take the Civics Quiz, have them do so before reading today's article, since it gives away a few of the answers.

Click here to take the quiz online: http://www.americancivicliteracy.org/resources/quiz.aspx

1. What is civics? What is "civic literacy"?

2. Why does civic literacy matter?

3. What are constituents?

4. How would you account for the fact that elected officials seem to know less about history, government, and economics than the average person?

5. Did you take the quiz? Were you satisfied with your score? Why/why not?

6. Should people make an effort to learn these things? Why/why not?

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/nov/24/americans-earn-failing-grade-civics-survey/