Discuss Newsweek Article: “How dumb are we?” Citizenship Test Discuss Newsweek Article: “How dumb are we?”
Quizzed 1,000 Americans 29% couldn’t name the VP 73% couldn’t explain why we fought the Cold War 44% were unable to define the Bill of Rights 6% couldn’t circle Independence Day on the Calendar 75% of those earning more than $100k passed the test While only 41% of those earning less than $20k passed
Question 1 (67%) When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? (What date?)
Question 2 (20%) Who was the American president during World War I?
Question 3 (60%) Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Question 4 (14%) The US House of Rep’s has how many voting members?
Question 5 (39%) We elect a US Senator for how many years?
Question 6 (41%) What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Question 7 (58%) If both the president & vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Question 8 (30%) What is the “Supreme Law of the Land”?
Question 9 (71%) What is the name of the current Vice President of the United States?
Question 10 (37%) How many justices are on the US Supreme Court?
Question 11 (57%) Name one US territory.
Question 12 (41%) What is the name of the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?