#11 Civics- (new/revised), The Kids Aren't Alright.

  In recent years the interest that the youth of America has in politics and civics has gone down significantly. Children are becoming more flippant and blase towards important matters that ensure their rights and secure their future. One thing I will say is I don't blame them, politics now has a negative connotation with much of the younger demographic. While I understand their point of view but I also realize that knowledge is power. Being uniformed is just as good as being defenseless. 

Citizenship Practice Quiz

  As someone who has taken various civics and government classes I feel as if I know a bit about how the basics work but actual citizenship tests are difficult to say the least. As a natural born citizen I was lucky enough to only have to take one for fun, not to secure my entry into the country. In some cases new citizens have a better understanding of teens who've lived here for 18 years. Some states have instituted mandatory civics classes for middle school children. In Florida this is the case along with college students having to prove a basic understanding of civics. The Governor of Florida feels high school students need a refresher in the subject as well. While it will not be a graduation requirement it will be used to gauge their knowledge pertaining to our government and how it works. Personally I think it's a great idea. After taking a government class last spring I feel more empowered and I feel as if I can actually discuss more serious topics with newfound knowledge. All in all I see higher civics education standards as an absolute win.

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