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Quick, attempt the following: Name the three branches of the federal government. Recognize the speech where the words “of the people, by the people, and for the people” come from. Identify the female judge on American Idol. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute released on November 20 its latest findings on civic literacy in the United States.... »

The last three presidents clamored for the title but in 2008, the economy, terrorism, and “Saturday Night Live” skits have pushed education out of the media’s election circus. However, since Jimmy Carter’s election in 1976, American schooling has proven to be a decisive issue in voters’ decision making. So, for those still interested, which candidate... »