What Every Student Should Know about American History and Government

Citizens with a high level of civic understanding show greater tolerance of opposing political views, while people with less civic literacy are reluctant to engage with others. As editors Joshua M. Dunn and Michael B. Poliakoff point out, “understanding separation of powers and checks and balances requires recognizing that the Constitution is designed to force individuals, factions, parties, and institutions to deliberate in pursuit of the common good.”

What Every Student Should Know About A...