PETITION CLOSED

  • The time period for signing this petition has ended.
Bring back Civics education.
  1. Signatures
    192 out of 200
    Petitioning
    1. The President of the United States (+ 5 others)
      Petitioning
      close
      • The President of the United States
      • The U.S. Senate
      • The U.S. House of Representatives
      • Your Governor
      • Your State Senate
      • Your State House
  2. Created By
    Derek Viger
    Cumberland, ME
About this Petition Petition Letter

Americans are dangerously ignorant when it comes to how their government is run.  On a recent civics quiz the average score was 49, meaning we failed.  Less than half of Americans can name all three branches of government. Only 27 percent of Americans know that the Bill of Rights prohibits the government from establishing an official religion in the U.S. 54 percent do not know that the Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, not the president.  Not understanding civics could be the downfall of America.  A boost in civics education will reduce voter apathy, increase pride in our communities, and allow citizens to properly keep elected officials in check.  We must write our government officials and insist that civics education be given more attention in schools.

Recent Signatures

Civics education

Dear Representative,

Americans are dangerously ignorant when it comes to how their government is run.  On a recent civics quiz the average score was 49, meaning we failed.  Less than half of Americans can name all three branches of government. Only 27 percent of Americans know that the Bill of Rights prohibits the government from establishing an official religion in the U.S. 54 percent do not know that the Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, not the president.  Not understanding civics could be the downfall of America.  A boost in civics education will reduce voter apathy, increase pride in our communities, and allow citizens to properly keep elected officials in check.  We must write our government officials and insist that civics education be given more attention in schools.

[Your name]

Press Inquiries