1. What is civics?

2. What civics requirement do a growing number of lawmakers want students to pass in order to graduate from high school?

3. According to a recent Annenberg survey, what percent of American adults could name all three branches of government; what percent couldn’t name any?

4. a) What is the goal of the Civics Education Initiative?
b) List the states that have formally launched the Civics Education Initiative in their schools.

5. a) What knowledge does Arizona state Rep. Steve Montenegro say every student should have?
b) Is the study of Civics part of your state’s required social studies curriculum?

6. Why do you think it is important to have an informed citizenry?

CHALLENGE: Take the sample test. How many answers did you get right?
Challenge a parent or a grandparent to take the test also. Compare your scores.