Recent Surveys Indicate That College Graduates Are Startlingly Uninformed Regarding

question 129

Multiple Choice

Recent surveys indicate that college graduates are startlingly uninformed regarding U.S. history and the political system. Findings include:

• A) ten percent of college graduates wrongly identified the TV reality show's "Judge Judy" as a Supreme Court justice.
• B) only 40 percent of college graduates knew that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war.
• C) sixty percent of college graduates did not know any of the steps required to ratify a constitutional amendment.
• D) half of college graduates did not know the length of terms for U.S. representatives and senators.
• E) All the above

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Definitions:

Concentrating

Focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object, task, or activity.

Specific Aspect

Refers to a particular detail or characteristic within a broader topic.

Elaboration

The process of adding more detail or information to something, often making it more complex or comprehensive.

Self-references

Involve creating connections or associations with oneself, often used as a mnemonic strategy to enhance memory.