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In reply to the discussion: Only 1 in 3 American adults can name all three branches of government... [View all]JI7
(89,241 posts)33. i never got that, these classes were one area where you can show current examples
and it always got me interested in knowing what was going on in our own govt, and even other places. especially during election years you can learn a lot.
i was recently talking to someone i use to work with and she told me she was going to new hampshire for christmas. and i mentioned how it will be a good time to see in person the election that is going on. and she had no idea what i was talking about. i had to explain about the republican primary.
even though i'm not supporting any republican i do have interest in what is going on. and i would find it interesting to be in Iowa or New Hampshire at this time just to see how things are.
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Only 1 in 3 American adults can name all three branches of government... [View all]
ellisonz
Dec 2011
OP
This is a freakin sad state of our country and may explain the dumb signs at the Tea party events.
Justice wanted
Dec 2011
#17
Most people can't even name their congressional district or their representative
tjwash
Dec 2011
#28
but it's such a basic thing, i don't know anyone who would understand those other things you mention
JI7
Dec 2011
#32
Their ignorance is forgivable. I, myself, thought the three branches were ...
T S Justly
Dec 2011
#47
I thought there were no longer 3 branches: just the crazy US House of Representatives
frazzled
Dec 2011
#58
and yet how many can name all the football teams within every division! It's amazing
book_worm
Dec 2011
#60