The annual Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey finds that: – More than 1/2 of Americans (53 %) incorrectly believe that immigrants who are here illegally do not have any rights under the U.S. Constitution; – More than 1/3 (37 %) can’t name any of the rights guaranteed under the First Amendment; – Only 1/4 of Americans (26 %) can name all 3 branches of government.

The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania – Americans Are Poorly Informed About Basic Constitutional Provisions
Many Americans are poorly informed about basic constitutional provisions, according to APPC’s Constitution Day Civics Survey. It finds that 37% can’t name
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September 15, 2017 at 10:37AM