Students Fail Civics Questions

Campus Reform correspondent Kaia Lehenbauer went to the University of Virginia to ask students their thoughts about Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal that all high school students must pass a basic civics test to graduate. Student responses were mixed, with one claiming that the requirement is "elitist" and another saying students should have a basic understanding of civics. Tides took another turn when many college students interviewed could not answer the civic questions correctly. Watch now!
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[@my_name_is_brandon..letsgo1132]

If a population doesn't know their rights its much easier to take them away

[@peterhamstra8871]

Sure, but these "basic" questions weren't about rights. It would be better for people to know what the contents of the amendments contained than to know the number. Your point is true none the less.

[@glasshalffull2930]

I would add that if a country doesn’t know it’s past, how can it properly create its future.

[@jeffandsherriefranzwa8970]

Many people are more clued into their rights than their responsibilities.

[@johnpipping3848]

If rights weren’t a figment of the imagination, I might even agree with you.

[@johnpipping3848]

@@jeffandsherriefranzwa8970What rights? Bet you can’t point to a single right that everyone has, and actually obtains it. Because if if a “right” can be taken away, it isn’t a right, is it?

[@DrNordo]

Heaven forbid a basic education is required for high school graduation 🤣

[@MrClobbertime]

As long as they know the 100 or so imaginary genders and that they can use any bathroom, locker room, and shower they feel like using on any given day then the indoctrination centers pretending to be schools consider them good and give them all their participation As and pass them on down the line.

[@nathancate582]

That's so elitist! Haha jk, I'm with ya.

[@Zebra_3]

@@nathancate582 both reading AND writing???

[@nathancate582]

@@Zebra_3 the horror. The horror. 😆

[@tenofprime]

Not like we have basic standards for math, language and science. I mean that would just be elitist of us.

[@truthwarrior2727]

You can’t complain about our government if you know nothing about it

[@Helo_rides_for_commies]

I know something about it. It’s corrupt.

[@leejee88]

That's the point they don't want kids knowing about it.if they did alot of them would never vote all together or never vote democrat

[@toothlezz16]

Ding ding ding

[@abishekraju4521]

@@Helo_rides_for_commies _"A little learning is a dangerous thing."_

[@abishekraju4521]

@@Helo_rides_for_commies _"A little learning is a dangerous thing."_

[@milo8425]

"Setting a norm of a level of education that you need to graduate is elitist." AKA "Everyone is entitled to everything regardless of circumstance."

[@SomeonesGhost]

Most schools have that... by way of credit hours and passing classes... They speak without thinking.

[@Donegal62]

That's like saying you don't have to be of a certain level of education in math, reading and writing to graduate. Another clueless college chick that got in because of diversity.

[@denisberte778]

Setting a norm of educations is elitist! Are you serious? None of the students knew anything about civics or how our government works. Isn't that important to know to survive as a country, especially through its citizens, and if it is something has to be done. Would you agree or I guess you could probably care less. Regards, Denis Berte' USMC

[@SomeonesGhost]

@@denisberte778 The comment was quoting one of the girls in the video. Passing the citizenship test should be a requirement to graduate HS though. Also, thank you for your service.

[@MrClobbertime]

Back in the day we called that "passing grades". Do the indoctrination centers pretending to be schools even use a grading system anymore or do they just give everybody participation As and pass them on along?

[@daltonballard8309]

"Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave." Frederick Douglass

[@josephpearlman4010]

Ahh, Fredrick Doulgass, the person that BLM says doesn't exist.

[@toothlezz16]

​@@josephpearlman4010 You know what they say about the broken clock right?

[@norwegianblue2017]

OMG, that girl who questions "setting a norm of like a level of education that you need to graduate seems almost like elitist in a way" and prevents you from moving on to higher learning. Hope she is okay with seeing a doctor or crossing a bridge built by an engineer who was too dumb to pass a basic exam in high school. I guess it would be 'elitist' to keep them from getting that graduate degree by not meeting basic standards in their field and prevent them from earning a living, right? SMH

[@WildBison74]

For real!!

[@mindimartian9821]

That girl was an absolute idiot. I hope her parents are proud of all the money their spending for her upper level education. The good news is, she is now qualified to run in AOCs district.

[@MrClobbertime]

I guess she thinks doctors and surgeons shouldn't have to pass med school either.

[@elbrown1011]

She is horrible!

[@goldwinger5434]

She's been getting by on her looks for her entire life.

[@IceLynne]

The girl that said she was "intelligent", isn't. She basically spewed out a meaningless word salad. 🤦‍♀

[@reanehooper3085]

IKR? I thought she was competing against headboard Harris for the word salad trophy

[@IceLynne]

@@reanehooper3085 😂

[@elbrown1011]

Yes, she was the worst. I have more faith in those who were humbled and desired to take action regarding their lack of knowledge.

[@projoebiochem]

The Dunning Kruger effect in real life.

[@jamesadams2334]

Very true!

[@dublinoseven3279]

“I don’t need to know who they are or what their policies are. I just look for the letter next to their names,” is basically what political philosophy is now.

[@AB-ez4rm]

I agree. I see a (D) next to their name and I know they are an authoritarian groomer.

[@dotar9586]

Just shush and do what MSM tells you to do.

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

How is it elitist to have actual standards of education???

[@josephpearlman4010]

Just as she said later, I'm smart in certain areas. She believes she should be able to choose what to learn to define her intelligence, even at the basic level. If she didn't believe reading, writing and math were needed, she wouldn't do it.

[@snowcrest7863]

Good question, but apparently skin color has something to do with it.

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

@@josephpearlman4010 That's insane. A BASIC level of education is necessary to be successful as an adult. We need to know just the basics of our country and government to be able to vote. Otherwise you get situations like, well, the current state of our government. It's a mess. And it's making many states and cities a mess. Look at the west coast.

[@kirkyorg7654]

well since they implemented the "no one left behind policy" millions of totally illiterate students have graduated most cannot read a TV guide

[@josephpearlman4010]

@@kirkyorg7654 But they have no problem with measuring and purchasing drugs.

[@hollywoodhende]

Its not fair "If you don't meet a certain level of intelligence, you can't go on to higher levels of learning"? Lmao, wtf you think school is for?!

[@Helo_rides_for_commies]

It’s also not fair for baseball players to be expected to play in the minor leagues. Seems pretty elitist.

[@gabeo9474]

Technically, school doesn't have any impact on intelligence, but I'm pretty sure she was conflating knowledge/education with intelligence, as so often is the case.

[@bullfrogger8989]

If I recall, Vivek said that u had to pass a civics test to vote, not to graduate. Although, I think it probably should be both.

[@andyj845]

It's a problem if he's saying it should be a federal law though. Both voting and education are left up to the states. He should read Article I, Section 8 of the constitution.

[@KT72273]

Illinois used to require us to pass a civics test in junior high!

[@dakota4211]

You are absolutely right. You see how dumb they are.

[@dakota4211]

​@@andyj845Fallow Vivek and learn he knows exactly what he says. Vivek knows the law and the constitution like nobody else. I hope America is smart and not missing that amazing opportunity and vote for Vivek 2024

[@pkfselva3802]

Vivek said if you pass civics test you can vote at 18age if not only at 25age. He didnt say mandatory.vivek 2024👍👍👍

[@ImmortalClan997]

And also decriminalizes the mandatory draft registration for 18-25years old men

[@EverythingAndNothing08]

I'm curious to know how he thinks that would work. You only have to get six out of ten questions right to pass the citizenship test so would students just get ten random questions (out of the 100 questions on the test) and if they got six right they'd pass? Sadly even people taking the citizenship test can't even answer these questions even though USCIS gives them all of the questions and answers to practice with. When I was studying for my test I saw lots of practice test videos on KZbin where people would ask the channel owner who their governor or state representatives were or what the capital of their state was. I was so disgusted.

[@ljprep6250]

Trump/Vivek 2024. Then maybe Vivek 2028. And somewhere down the line, I'd like to see Sarah Huckabee Sanders as Pres.

[@jwill5892]

​@@ljprep6250Trump has too much of an ego to make Vivek his vice. And Sarah is a traitor.

[@kandacenoelle5265]

I'm 50 years old and was able to answer the questions correctly. When I graduated you had to pass 2 yrs of History, 1 yr of Geography, & 1 semester of Government.

[@garyjohnson8026]

I'm 68 and am right there with you. This gen is scarry!

[@beminsterify]

I'm pulling my hair out! Elitist to demand that you master some basic things before you go to a university and try to build on those things?

[@michelesimpson2237]

I know right. These kids don’t know how to think

[@andyj845]

It would be blatantly unconstitutional though. Voting and education policies are left to the states to decide for themselves.

[@messi9991]

wtf does chem student need to know how many amendments there are? What exactly is chemistry building on there?

[@needs-vs-wants]

Kudos to the girl from New Jersey. She didn't know any of the answers, but realized she needs to in order to properly cast a vote.

[@daltonballard8309]

These people act like a high school diploma is a participation trophy

[@IceLynne]

now a days it is.

[@chris135x]

It was formed and conditioned to be a participation trophy. That's the worst part.

[@daltonballard8309]

@@IceLynne if it is then why is the graduation rate is 85% and not 90-100%

[@IceLynne]

@@daltonballard8309 you just contradicted your original statement. I bet you have a college education 😂

[@daltonballard8309]

@@IceLynne i said why do people "act" like it's a participation trophy I didn't say it was learn to read

[@rightsideofhistory1776]

“I’m super smart about everything else so civics really doesn’t matter.” ~Brunette

[@IGotNewsForYou987]

College: Forcing students to take a gender studies course to graduate is perfectly fine. Also College: Forcing students to pass a civics test before graduating is ridiculous.

[@MOH717able]

Where do they force you to take a gender studies course 😂😂

[@ImmortalClan997]

​@@MOH717able🏳️‍🌈😬🥴

[@MOH717able]

@@ImmortalClan997 are you a gender studies major?

[@SomeonesGhost]

​@@MOH717ablea lot of schools require certain specific classes. My school required Women's Studies or Native American Studies, so I'm sure others also have gender studies in the mix too.

[@MOH717able]

@@SomeonesGhost That’s strange my school never required that. We’re talking about college right? Course requirement would likely be tied to the major you chose or planned on taking you’d only get any of these classes unless you actually picked them.

[@curteknoian1032]

"Fairness" created the current mess.

[@davidkemp7339]

Shows how little teachers actually do and the educational system that we have now

[@forlife84]

Um or how little the students do...they're too busy playing on their phones to bother studying.

[@robertmadison1205]

Its not the teachers, mate.

[@MrClobbertime]

There are no more teachers, just indoctrination agents.

[@dakota4211]

You are absolutely right this is unbelievable.

[@ljprep6250]

Indoctrination is very time consuming. (sigh)

[@hyphennate]

Maybe not to graduate, but definitely to vote!

[@martinshewfelt1236]

This was a great video to do. I disagree with the girl who says "it's elitist because it's like if you can't meet a certain level of standardized intelligence, you can't graduate." What seems elitist is getting into University of Virginia, a very competitive school, and then not thinking the average high school student can answer questions like "Which state is the Statue of Liberty in?" and "What's the supreme law of the land?" I think the proposed test would be one of the easiest requirements in graduating high school. It's not even an extra class.

[@ramirreyes6414]

The moment some girl uses "like" in virtually everything they say, means they are bound to say something stupid and should be embarrassed about.

[@granden2077]

Basic understanding of your state government positions and terms could be taught in an hour. Also, yes, a diploma should be based on basic aptitude.

[@scottgreg2967]

Vivek is spot on with his goal of having a requirement to pass a civics test. He wants people to understand what makes this country great and he wants people to appreciate the freedoms we have. He will be a great leader - Vivek 2024!

[@TexZenMaster]

He's more of a plant than Obama. 'Watch the dancing puppets. Sing along with them.'

[@andyj845]

The policy is blatantly unconstitutional if he is saying it should be mandated by the federal govt.. Voting and education policies are left up to the states to decide for themselves.

[@andyj845]

@@TexZenMaster I agree...he's heavily polished and it seems he has been in "training" for this for quite some time.

[@scottgreg2967]

When you can't find a better candidate, you call someone a "plant"? (Whatever that means?)@@TexZenMaster

[@scottgreg2967]

Most people I talk to want their president to be intelligent and articulate, and support Vivek. My guess is you don't have a better candidate in mind.@@andyj845

[@Neilfachman1234]

The girl with the blue tank top is not a thinker. Everything she said is a contradiction

[@kinjunranger140]

I had to pass both a civics and government class, with at least a C, in order to graduate HS in 1981.

[@josephpearlman4010]

Same here in 1979.

[@shirw]

Same in 91. What happened?

[@kinjunranger140]

@@shirw We stopped paying attention to what they were teaching our youth

[@user-lt2rw5nr9s]

It's still a requirement where I graduated. Though, school has been memorize, regurgitate, forget for a while now.

[@andyj845]

Yes, but that wasn't a policy of the federal govt. A federal law mandating this would be unconstitutional.

[@patijohnson5775]

President Jefferson would be sickened by the number of uneducated students attending his school. I have been shocked by the ignorance of students for some time now.

[@SweboySMM2]

Highly needed! Some Americans say Africa and Europe are countries... And don't even know which countries border to America...

[@j.sayler6330]

Another important civics lesson: Knowing the Constitution. The federal government should have NO control over education. Education is best left to the local level.

[@BS-hammer]

Civics and US history are two different courses. Funny, question that should be asked is, Is the system broken? If you don't know what the system is or how it works aka Civics, then how would you know if it broken?

[@josephpearlman4010]

Exactly, They are equating Civics with History or Government and even though there may be some overlap, Civics is completely separate in it's scope.

[@canyonmann1]

They don't know because they haven't studied it since high school so what they're saying is they didn't retain that knowledge for what three years? There's the future leaders of our country folks. Everybody should be able to breathe a sigh of relief right, right?

[@josephpearlman4010]

They are equating Civics with History or Government and even though there may be some overlap, Civics is completely separate in it's scope. These people were never taught it in their High School, you can count on that.

[@thisguy3032]

1:00 Yes, exactly, now you're getting it...meritorious not elitist. The fact that you don't know the difference proves it is needed.

[@tronmartin1]

She thinks they are talking about a required level of intelligence. No, they are talking about requiring basic knowledge of how our government works.

[@tdexter4959]

2:29 - Humility, self-awareness, and responsibility are such appealing qualities. That young lady's parents raised her right.

[@hepcat-bob]

Some of these answers are shameful considering they were asked on the campus of the university founded by Thomas Jefferson.

[@ronreyes9910]

Civics was a mandatory class when I went to school (Ohio public school system, graduated 1980). You also had to take one foreign language.

[@Pops-km8xt]

Same here in PA. Graduated in 85. All seniors had to take it.

[@femaleKCRoyalsFan]

Civics was part of my ninth grade high school curriculum one semester was civics. The other semester was geography. I remember doing a report about the electoral college

[@smb8677]

Bring back education to America! Free Trump 🇺🇸

[@jonnanderson6489]

No-one gets a Trump for free.

[@SoberVigilance]

That black haired girl in black and blue really had some nonsensical arguments. Moving up in school is supposed to be based on tests of knowledge.

[@davezarvan]

"I don't know if it's very fair that you can't graduate because of that." That is the equivalent of saying. "I don't know if it's very fair that you can't enter the country because of that."

[@P46345]

I graduated from Alhambra High School in 1986 and the U.S. Government class was a requirement to graduate.

[@Thudd100]

Love these kinds of videos

[@476429]

Yet ask them about gender theory or CRT and they'll give you a dissertation off the top of their heads.

[@Helo_rides_for_commies]

Do you think CRT, gender studies, environmental justice studies and the communist manifesto should be mastered before graduating high school? Of course! That’s what school is for!

[@stoamnyfarms]

It's not fair to make students take a course about our country but they need to know algebra that they will never use, ever, ever, ever???????

[@dianebrown5448]

100% behind this. Make them pass the test that new citizens have to take.

[@michaelsharp2272]

So a BASIC level of education is "elitist"??? Amazing.

[@craig328]

It's distressing how they laugh when they discover how ignorant they are. It's funny that you don't know fundamental aspects of being a functional, responsible citizen? Small wonder the country is in the shape it's in.

[@frank_av8tor]

Girl doesn't know the difference between knowledge and intelligence. She also doesn't think a basic level of knowledge is necessary to graduate High School. 😮

[@goldwinger5434]

0:55 Having to meet standards for graduation is "elitist"? Every school out there has graduation standards. So much math, so much science, history, phys ed, etc. I wonder if that girl has ever looked at the graduation requirements for her university.

[@LarsLarsen77]

"I haven't taken a test on that stuff since last year."

[@vickilim1644]

I had to take and pass government to go to high school 1962. I had to pass civics in high school also. Really don't know why it was taken out. Everyone needs to have an understanding of how our form of government works. If you know than you can hold the politicians accountable when they try to bypass the rights of the people.

[@jefferyindorf699]

You just answered the reason it was taken out.

[@vickilim1644]

True@@jefferyindorf699

[@alanolson6913]

Maybe when the pediatric neurosurgeon who’s about to operate on their infant’s brain didn’t have to pass exams in med school because it was “elitism “ does a bad job, they’ll be forced to rethink their values. Or not and just let everyone sail through higher education and create the world they want. They’re doomed.

[@robertofernandez7773]

And this video proves that we need this mandatory course , how can you even vote if you don't understand how it works and what it means . Mind you, these are university students.

[@joelmclean2898]

The one that said setting a minimum level of knowledge to graduate is completely insane. In her mind, we might as well not have schools because performance in them shouldn't matter. There goes the next AG of the United States.

[@Toni0z]

I love their humility. Great job!

[@1982nsu]

Never have so many known so little about so much.

[@charleygreenfield9114]

0:57 is so sad that this person has no idea how stupid what she is saying is graduating without a certain standard is meaningless that's the entitlement we now have engrained in future generations.

[@lonewolfx499]

Considering these are questions people take to become a US Citizen and ones that many elementary kids could answer, this should absolutely be a requirement for high school graduation, no matter who wins the presidency.

[@dusty7264]

Wow by eighth grade I could answer everyone of those questions. We had a civics and government class before we graduated from grade school.

[@leechapa7279]

I had to pass a 100 problem Constitution test to graduate from the 8th grade (now called middle school) . So it should be that way, not High School.

[@timwoody3835]

Interestingly, I learned most of this stuff in eighth grade, then learned more in depth in high school in my junior & senior years. But then, I’m 73 years old. 🤔

[@goldwinger5434]

Civics was a required class when I was a youngster. Late 60s, early 70s time frame. I'm not sure when it went away.

[@shrekdonkey9551]

And if you make it a requirement to graduate im sure they will memorize that info just long enough to pass test

[@VenuBelpu]

I think Vivek's proposal is to pass basic civic test to vote at age 18 and not prevent you from graduating.

[@eajayreddy9878]

yes he suggested for voting not graduating, this video twisted his proposal & make it look bad

[@andyj845]

Regardless, both of those policies should be decided by the states, not the federal govt.

[@VenuBelpu]

That's not the point I'm making here.@@andyj845

[@smb8677]

If you say the word like, I can never take you seriously. I got out of that phase when I was 12 years old.

[@RajaniK-rs1bx]

The civic test immigrants take is very basic. It is not to the length of entire course. This can be a chapter in humanities/Civic class. It is good to know what this nation is founded on, what is our national anthem. We leave politics for others and complain/protest. How about take an active role, understand the government systems, read their policy plan before you vote for someone. Do your part.

[@GSpotter63]

I think this should also include a basic understanding of logical fallacies and how to spot them....This should go a long ways in preventing them from being manipulated by deceptive political leaders.

[@shanexavier5281]

Wait if setting a standardized level for graduation is a problem than why is it no one complains about the SATs or ACTs?

[@HayWoodJobLoMe]

Oh my god. Requiring a "certain level" of intelligence to graduate is not fair?! Did she really just say that??

[@leejee88]

they shouldn't be allowed to vote to hell with not being able to graduate

[@notdonaldst]

Scary on so many levels. One of the worst parts is that the voting body is becoming less and less truly aware of the real issues and accepts as truth whatever propaganda is thrown at them, depending on what voice they listen to. Even when not voting, selected facts are sought ought to prove one’s pre-formed opinion and accepted as truth. Relativism is king. “You have to respect my truth!” Becomes the slogan for many. We have become our own gods. What matters to me - How I feel about it - How it affects me --- This is what we have become. This is the bitter grandchild of the Enlightenment, where the “old” philosophers (Aristotle in particular) are thrown out the window. Aristotle, among others teach that there is truth and goodness outside of us; that there is a universal standard of virtue that we are all made to achieve; that there is a good and proper way to relate to one another that will benefit ourselves, the other (friends), and society. Fortunately, you don’t have to go to college and get a BA in Philosophy to figure out what’s wrong with our society. You just have to step back, turn off the TV, internet, and your opinionated friends and think rationally….(Sadly, that’s a big request for most people).

[@LL-zk2ny]

Isn't this similar to DMV Driver's test? If high schoolers passed the basic civic test, then they graduate and can VOTE. Why would you give people driver's licenses when they don't know basics of driving ?

[@moneyfarming3258]

I think the host is twisting a question a bit, from Vivek Ramaswamy civic policy, it's not completely necessary to pass the civic tests, a person could do first responder or serve the military for 6 months to vote at the age of 18 else one can vote at 25, that's the actual policy, I bet the answers would be very different if question was correct.

[@jaypatel4797]

Also that he'll decriminalize the mandatory service for this for adults of age 18 or older.

[@Helo_rides_for_commies]

And then the bonehead misses the point at 2:55 that understanding civics and government is important to a functioning society, especially a society with a government “of the people and by the people”; and that a general education is meant to be a well rounded education. “I think” this woman is a detriment to society.

[@robertd9850]

2:29 Props to this girl for admitting she didn't know but is going to access materials to help her learn.

[@tristramcoffin926]

UVA has fallen a long way. Imagine Jefferson seeing this.

[@ThereelBR]

To the girl who thinks this is "reducing" to education to "one thing", you are missing the point and exactly what is wrong with the education system.

[@bretthenderson2759]

It is not elitist to require a person to be competent before allowing them to perform an important task (like voting). We have to take a driving course and pass a test before being allowed to drive. Why do people think that voting is less consequential than driving a car?

[@ChiroHD]

I did not know that requiring students to pass a class was considered "elitist"..... seems like common sense to me that if you cant pass your classes then you shouldn't graduate.

[@jefferyindorf699]

It is the exact opposite of "elitist " to expect everyone to pass this class to graduate. So pretty, and so dumb.

[@FrogKnight0]

I agree with the chick at 1:05, I didn't understand basic math but that shouldn't stop me from taking advanced calculus...

[@carly4513]

Or building a bridge...or flying a plane...sigh.

[@XXXX-lv2hc]

A glimmer of hope in that a couple of them acknowledged their ignorance and wanted to do something to correct it.

[@Vandreal_Wolf]

It's elite-ist to expect someone to know the basics of how a government, you get a vote in, works?

[@robertdouglas8895]

In 1968 we had such a test we needed to pass, if I remember correctly.

[@charleslloyd4253]

Many school districts pass students from grade to grad on attendance only. I've seen some systems pass students with 50% attendance records and no basic learning requirements.

[@christcrusader9062]

"Setting a norm of a level of education that you need to graduate seems almost elitist"?! WTH?!!!!! You mean like have a high enough GPA. Having enough credits and have high enough grades like not having all F's?! What the Heck is the point of public education anymore?! Do you not know that you are currently participating in the very system of "Elitism" that you are voicing your opposition to?! I am completely lost here. I am weeping for our youth.

[@alexandermitchell5645]

A most important question that should have been asked before the "pop quiz": "Did you vote in the last election, and/or are you registered to vote now?"

[@kathyp1563]

I'm surprised they didn't know what "required to graduate means". It just means the schools would add a required class to the curriculum. Gee, they just graduated high school in the last few years. They should had seen a list of required classes to graduate.

[@Gringosaurus]

1:10 wouldn’t it also be elitist to have standards of entry to get into college or should it be first come first serve?

[@godzilla2052]

We had to pass a test on the constitution to graduate the 8th grade (1984)

[@Helo_rides_for_commies]

Ah yes. What was that, 200 questions?

[@thomraine600]

Wow, "if you set a standard of having basic knowledge before you graduate sounds kinda elitist". Can you frigging believe someone actually said that ? Don't you already have to get decent grades in certain classes to graduate high school AND college ???

[@jacee46]

It looks like we need to teach basic common sense. Because most of those kids just don't know.

[@lchiu003]

What happened to testing in school and if you don’t pass you don’t go to the next level? That was the standard knowledge you needed to pass and build upon to harder subjects.

[@imdreamingofawhite]

The program No Child Left Behind happened…

[@sandeepnaik6437]

Wow the Vivek guy was right 😮

[@keithrickson8522]

You don't need to know how a car works to know how to not get scammed into buying a lemon. What we need is parents who will teach their kids how to think for themselves. Public schools will never teach them that.

[@sailordave1000]

Now ask them to name the Kardashians/Jenners and Real Housewives of ____.

[@jsand8301]

That these students don’t know so much is not a failure on their part, it is a failure on the part of their teachers , administrators and school boards.

[@rightsideofhistory1776]

We had to memorize and recite the Gettysburg Address in front of our class as well as pass a test on the Constitution before we could graduate from middle school. (It was the year 1984. I have no idea if they are still doing this). I hated it at the time-but I am so grateful for it now.

[@josephpearlman4010]

You SHOULD have basic knowledge to be productive in society, math, reading, writing and civics. It's not subjective. Civics is not just about history as some said here. It's also about the services provided and when you should or shouldn't use them. Not calling 911 because your hamburger had too much onions would be taught in Civics.

[@stephenbird5472]

My favorite part of your video is how many of the students did not know what "civics" meant. They referred to it as a history class. When I graduated high school in 1974 every student was required to take "American Civics". It was a great class because learned how government works, state jurisdiction vs. federal jurisdiction, the founding documents, how local government works, etc. Those topics did not exist in any other class. The failure to teach civics is why it is so easy for the media and politicians to lie to the public.

[@spanieaj]

Conflating knowledge with intelligence is an interesting take. lol