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32/33. I missed the Greek philosophers one, that was really out of left field for an American Civic Literacy test. The Puritans question I didn't really know either, but that was an easy process of elimination.

72.73%

It's been a long time since I was in school, and some of that stuff I was never exposed to.

32/33. I missed the Greek philosophers one, that was really out of left field for an American Civic Literacy test.

32/33 (96.97%)

Missed the one about how FDR responded to the SCOTUS ruling re: the New Deal. I thought he threatened impeachment (not that the president can initiate it) rather than appointment of agreeable judges. The latter doesn't seem like much of a threat since the opposing justices would first have to retire of their own volition...

Xequecal wrote:

32/33. I missed the Greek philosophers one, that was really out of left field for an American Civic Literacy test.

I'm surprised that so many of you are surprised by this question. Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas have a lot to do with American civics. What was surprising to me is that John Locke didn't make an appearance in the quiz. Well, not exactly. The "life, liberty, and property" choice on the first question was from Locke, which was obviously a strong influence on Jefferson's thinking when drafting the DoI.

I'm also kind of surprised at how many people didn't know the Puritan question. Did no one around here read The Scarlet Letter?

I thought that being obsessed with sin and guilt was pretty much the only thing Puritans were known for these days.

Author:	Vindicarre [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:49 pm ]
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Full Civic Literacy Exam (from our 2008 survey) Are you more knowledgeable than the average citizen? The average score for all 2,508 Americans taking the following test was 49%; college educators scored 55%. Can you do better? Questions were drawn from past ISI surveys, as well as other nationally recognized exams. http://www.isi.org/quiz.aspx?q=FE5C3B47 ... eSupport=1 Made me think. Spoiler: 90.90% How citizens and politicians scored: http://www.americancivicliteracy.org/20 ... nding.html

Author:	Lenas [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:07 pm ]
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75.76%

Author:	TheRiov [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:16 pm ]
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Results * You answered 32 out of 33 correctly — 96.97 % If you have any comments or questions about the quiz, please email americancivicliteracy@isi.org. You can consult the following table to see how citizens and elected officials scored on each question. Incorrect Answers * Spoiler: Question: The Puritans: Your Answer: opposed all wars on moral grounds Correct Answer: stressed the sinfulness of all humanity

Author:	Arathain Kelvar [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:24 pm ]
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88%. Missed these: Spoiler: Question: Which of the following statements is true about abortion? Your Answer: it was legal in most states in the 1960s Correct Answer: the Supreme Court struck down most legal restrictions on it in Roe v. Wade Question: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas would concur that: Your Answer: values originating in one’s conscience cannot be judged by others Correct Answer: certain permanent moral and political truths are accessible to human reason Question: In 1935 and 1936 the Supreme Court declared that important parts of the New Deal were unconstitutional. President Roosevelt responded by threatening to: Your Answer: impeach several Supreme Court justices Correct Answer: appoint additional Supreme Court justices who shared his views Question: The Puritans: Your Answer: opposed all wars on moral grounds Correct Answer: stressed the sinfulness of all humanity

Author:	Midgen [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:25 pm ]
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I missed the philosophers and puritans questions too...

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Author:	Khross [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:27 pm ]
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100% ...

Author:	Midgen [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:28 pm ]
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Khross wrote: 100% ... That gets a big fat 'DUH...' from me...

Author:	Lonedar [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:34 pm ]
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32/33

Author:	Mookhow [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:42 pm ]
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90.91 % Spoiler: Question: Which of the following fiscal policy combinations has the federal government most often followed to stimulate economic activity when the economy is in a severe recession? Your Answer: increasing both taxes and spending Correct Answer: decreasing taxes and increasing spending Question: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas would concur that: Your Answer: all moral and political truth is relative to one’s time and place Correct Answer: certain permanent moral and political truths are accessible to human reason Question: What was the source of the following phrase: “Government of the people, by the people, for the people”? Your Answer: U.S. Constitution Correct Answer: Gettysburg Address

Author:	Kaffis Mark V [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:42 pm ]
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I misclicked on the FDR/Supreme Court one. Other than that, 100%.

Author:	Uncle Fester [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:15 pm ]
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90.91%

Author:	Aizle [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:30 pm ]
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93.94 % Spoiler: Question: What was the main issue in the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in 1858? Your Answer: Do Southern states have the constitutional right to leave the union? Correct Answer: Would slavery be allowed to expand to new territories? Question: What was the source of the following phrase: “Government of the people, by the people, for the people”? Your Answer: Declaration of Independence Correct Answer: Gettysburg Address.

Author:	Diamondeye [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:32 pm ]
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100%

Author:	Xequecal [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:12 pm ]
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32/33. I missed the Greek philosophers one, that was really out of left field for an American Civic Literacy test. The Puritans question I didn't really know either, but that was an easy process of elimination.

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Author:	Talya [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:23 pm ]
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88%...but I've got no reason to know any of the more USA-centric of those questions.

Author:	Müs [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:04 pm ]
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You answered 30 out of 33 correctly — 90.91 % Puritans, gettysburg and the anti-federalists.

Author:	Elmarnieh [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:40 pm ]
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100%

Author:	Elmarnieh [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:43 pm ]
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Xequecal wrote: 32/33. I missed the Greek philosophers one, that was really out of left field for an American Civic Literacy test. The Puritans question I didn't really know either, but that was an easy process of elimination. The hint was Aquinas.

Author:	Hannibal [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:50 pm ]
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100% but I needed scratch paper.

Author:	darksiege [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:05 pm ]
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I am embarrassed by my score so I am not posting it. It was above 60, but below 100.

Author:	Lenas [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:56 pm ]
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Don't worry Dark, I'm clearly the civic idiot here.

Author:	Jasmy [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:40 am ]
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72.73% It's been a long time since I was in school, and some of that stuff I was never exposed to.

Author:	Hannibal [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:44 am ]
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Jasmy wrote: 72.73% It's been a long time since I was in school, and some of that stuff I was never exposed to. Besides the slanted questions, a few of these I've never heard of until I started looking into civics on my own.

Author:	Stathol [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:12 am ]
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32/33 (96.97%) Missed the one about how FDR responded to the SCOTUS ruling re: the New Deal. I thought he threatened impeachment (not that the president can initiate it) rather than appointment of agreeable judges. The latter doesn't seem like much of a threat since the opposing justices would first have to retire of their own volition... Xequecal wrote: 32/33. I missed the Greek philosophers one, that was really out of left field for an American Civic Literacy test. I'm surprised that so many of you are surprised by this question. Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas have a lot to do with American civics. What was surprising to me is that John Locke didn't make an appearance in the quiz. Well, not exactly. The "life, liberty, and property" choice on the first question was from Locke, which was obviously a strong influence on Jefferson's thinking when drafting the DoI. I'm also kind of surprised at how many people didn't know the Puritan question. Did no one around here read The Scarlet Letter? I thought that being obsessed with sin and guilt was pretty much the only thing Puritans were known for these days.

Author:	Arathain Kelvar [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:19 am ]
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Stathol wrote: 32/33 (96.97%) Missed the one about how FDR responded to the SCOTUS ruling re: the New Deal. I thought he threatened impeachment (not that the president can initiate it) rather than appointment of agreeable judges. The latter doesn't seem like much of a threat since the opposing justices would first have to retire of their own volition... Xequecal wrote: 32/33. I missed the Greek philosophers one, that was really out of left field for an American Civic Literacy test. I'm surprised that so many of you are surprised by this question. Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas have a lot to do with American civics. What was surprising to me is that John Locke didn't make an appearance in the quiz. Well, not exactly. The "life, liberty, and property" choice on the first question was from Locke, which was obviously a strong influence on Jefferson's thinking when drafting the DoI. I'm also kind of surprised at how many people didn't know the Puritan question. Did no one around here read The Scarlet Letter? I thought that being obsessed with sin and guilt was pretty much the only thing Puritans were known for these days. It's not so much that we were surprised, as the wording of the question or answer was not as obvious. I wasn't surprised by the correct answer, just chose a different one. For example, I chose that puritans were opposed to war, rather than stressed the sinfullness of humanity. I thought both, and chose one.