1.  What surprised you the most about the results from the civics quiz that 14,000 college students took in 2005?

2.  What is ISI?  What does ISI believe is responsible for the disappointing survey results? 

3.  What solution does ISI offer for the problem of inadequate knowledge of America's history and our institutions?  What do you think of this proposal?

4.  How do you think that you would do on the survey?  Why?
(Click here for a sample of the quiz. Ask a parent to take the quiz as well. Compare your results.)

5.  Josiah Bunting, chairman of ISI's National Civic Literacy Board said the following in response to the survey results: "Today's college students, who are America's future leaders, must understand their nation's history and founding principles if they are to be informed, engaged citizens prepared and motivated to improve the public life of their communities and their nation."  Do you agree with Mr. Bunting?  Explain your answer.  Ask your parent who took the quiz respond to this question as well.

For a website of another group that aims to help you improve your civic literacy, go to the BillOfRightsInstitute.org.  Parents can use this website too.