Civics Made Easy

Why Do So Many Americans Not Know How Their Government Works?

In this episode of Civics Made Easy, Ben Sheehan explores Americaโ€™s civic knowledge gap and why so many adults and students struggle to understand how our government works. Through conversations with civics education experts and a look at post-WWII civic engagement, he highlights why government literacy mattersโ€”and shares practical steps anyone can take to become a more informed citizen.

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