2/3 of Americans can't name the three branches of government. 1/3 can't name one.

[Cleita]

90. On a local level, I was told that the sheriff makes the laws. I informed that person

that the sheriff's job was to enforce the laws. Legislators made the laws. Person had no idea what legislators are, in this case the County Board of Supervisors, for the particular laws in question we were discussing at the time. Now I know for many of us, who had civics at junior high level, we could use a refresher course. If our corporate media won't educate people on how government works, who will? Perhaps ongoing free classes at the public library, staffed with volunteers, would help for those who are interested. I know years ago the public library in my town had literacy classes for people who couldn't read, yes there are many who can't, especially immigrants and they were successful. Maybe such an effort would work to make people informed about their government.