Most college students ignorant of American democracy, survey finds

Sean Salai, The Washington Times

An academic survey shows that, like a 1960 hit song, college students don’t know much

about history … or civics, government or politics. Public policy experts say the results portend an alarming disengagement from the U.S. political system. “Many Americans choose to pay not much attention to political life and don’t have a strong understanding of American history,” said Bradley Jackson. “In the absence of that understanding, civil life will erode and decline, creating more potential for disunity and polarization.”