Civics Education Insights and Trends

Civics Education Insights and Trends

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Brianna Novotny

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4 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a 2018 Johns Hopkins University survey reveal about Americans' knowledge of state government?

Less than 10% could name their state legislators.

Almost half of those surveyed could not identify which state issues were most controversial.

Fewer than 20% could name their state legislators, and a third couldn't name their governor.

Most Americans were well-informed about their state government's operations.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what are some benefits of taking a civics education course?

Decreases likelihood to vote by 3-6% and reduces student discussion of current events.

Increases likelihood to vote by 3-6% and increases student discussion of current events by 15%.

Primarily focuses on memorization of historical facts.

Has no significant impact on civic engagement or political discussion.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the six research-proven practices for high-quality civics education mentioned in the "Guardian of Democracy" report?

Classroom Instruction

Memorization-based learning

Service-Learning

Simulations of Democratic Processes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has federal funding for civics education changed recently, according to the speaker?

It was consistently high between 2000 and 2021, but has since decreased.

It was slashed by 90% between 2000-2021, but saw a significant increase from $7 million in 2022 to $23 million in 2023.

It has remained stagnant at $4 million per year since 2000.

It has been entirely eliminated due to a lack of interest.