1. Discuss Newsweek Article: “How dumb are we?”
Citizenship Test
Discuss Newsweek Article:
“How dumb are we?”

2. Quizzed 1,000 Americans 29% couldn’t name the VP
73% couldn’t explain why we fought the Cold War
44% were unable to define the Bill of Rights
6% couldn’t circle Independence Day on the Calendar
75% of those earning more than $100k passed the test
While only 41% of those earning less than $20k passed

3. Question 1 (67%)
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? (What date?)

4. Question 2 (20%)
Who was the American president during World War I?

5. Question 3 (60%)
Who did the United States fight in World War II?

6. Question 4 (14%)
The US House of Rep’s has how many voting members?

7. Question 5 (39%)
We elect a US Senator for how many years?

8. Question 6 (41%)
What did Susan B. Anthony do?

9. Question 7 (58%)
If both the president & vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

10. Question 8 (30%)
What is the “Supreme Law of the Land”?

11. Question 9 (71%)
What is the name of the current Vice President of the United States?

12. Question 10 (37%)
How many justices are on the US Supreme Court?

13. Question 11 (57%)
Name one US territory.

14. Question 12 (41%)
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?