US officials flunk test of American history, economics, civics »

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US elected officials scored abysmally on a test measuring their civic knowledge, with an average grade of just 44 percent, the group that organized the exam said.

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    Beau78901 year ago

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    Seriously? This isn't a joke?

    "Asked about the electoral college, 20 percent of elected officials incorrectly said it was established to 'supervise the first televised presidential debates.' "

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      Progressive1 year ago

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      I'm citing this as an excuse to shorten phone calls:

      "Activities that dull Americans' civic knowledge include talking on the phone and watching movies or television -- even news shows and documentaries, ISI said."

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