Civic Literacy Exam

jledou · 07-12-2011, 10:57 AM

A friend sent this to me and it was interesting to see what I remembered and did not remember from school or flat out didn't know.

from the website:
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.

Link to exam - http://www.isi.org/quiz.aspx?q=FE5C3...ookieSupport=1

my score? only 21 of 30 correct.

Sawyer · 07-12-2011, 11:09 AM

You answered 30 out of 33 correctly — 90.91 %

Cant believe I missed the one about the Gettysburg address. Sheesh.

07-12-2011, 11:20 AM

28 out of 33.
I listen to talk radio.

markem · 07-12-2011, 11:25 AM

Missed one. Didn't believe that wall of separation was in the constitution, but didn't know where it really was.

Subvet642 · 07-12-2011, 11:28 AM

My results:

You answered 31 out of 33 correctly — 93.94 %

Incorrect Answers

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: If taxes equal government spending, then:
Your Answer: government is not helping anybody
Correct Answer: tax per person equals government spending per person on average

357 · 07-12-2011, 11:42 AM

You answered 30 out of 33 correctly — 90.91 %

I got that same one wrong Robert. My mistake. Second one I misread, and the third I would debate as I think the question was badly worded.

Interesting that college "educators" only scored 55% and this college drop out got 91%.

Subvet642 · 07-12-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 357

You answered 30 out of 33 correctly — 90.91 %

I got that same one wrong Robert. My mistake. Second one I misread, and the third I would debate as I think the question was badly worded.

Interesting that college "educators" only scored 55% and this college drop out got 91%.

I've got a GED.

markem · 07-12-2011, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 357

Interesting that college "educators" only scored 55% and this college drop out got 91%.

I missed one and am a college educator.

357 · 07-12-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

I missed one and am a college educator.

I'm not picking on you. One of my best friends is an educator for a local university. I just feel our country is failing to educate ourselves. I'm not saying its one person's fault or another's. It's just sad IMO. How can the masses improve if their educators aren't fairing much better?

Whee · 07-12-2011, 12:58 PM

27 of 33 correct

qwerty1500 · 07-12-2011, 06:18 PM

You answered 33 out of 33 correctly — 100.00 %

Tough. Some of the answers could be a bit tricky. I hoped I'd do well but wasn't sure until I saw the results. What a relief ...

Kreth · 07-12-2011, 06:29 PM

27/33
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Ratters · 07-12-2011, 06:41 PM

32 out of 33. Missed the one about taxes equaling spending.

SeanGAR · 07-12-2011, 06:43 PM

Born and raised in Canada ...

30/33

Fordman4ever · 07-12-2011, 07:03 PM

23/33

Powers · 07-12-2011, 07:12 PM

100%, getting my graduate degree in US History though so I'm glad its worth something

Their quote that "college educators scored 55%" is ambiguous. Both History and Poli Sci professors would ace this thing. I guess they included all of those not in the Humanities or Liberal Arts

hammondc · 07-12-2011, 09:23 PM

27/33. A couple were big 'DOH!' questions when I went back and looked at my answers at the end. A couple, I think I just 'mis-bubbled'. Like the 'Name one right guaranteed by the first amendment'. Dammit.

07-12-2011, 11:03 PM

I don't even know which ones I missed. I did it in about two minutes as I was late to run out the door. I should do it again. I know I missed the one about which fiscal policy is followed as it was not to be answered which SHOULD be followed.

timj219 · 07-12-2011, 11:59 PM

You answered 28 out of 33 correctly — 84.85 %
I blew a few of the economics/market questions. That's not too surprising I guess. But I also missed one of the constitutional questions and that had me face palming.

icehog3 · 07-13-2011, 12:32 AM

You answered 26 out of 33 correctly — 78.79 %

07-12-2011, 10:57 AM	#1
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Civic Literacy Exam A friend sent this to me and it was interesting to see what I remembered and did not remember from school or flat out didn't know. from the website: 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. Link to exam - http://www.isi.org/quiz.aspx?q=FE5C3...ookieSupport=1 my score? only 21 of 30 correct.

07-12-2011, 11:09 AM	#2
Sawyer Primitive Screwhead Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Atlanta Posts: 290 Trading: (5)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam You answered 30 out of 33 correctly — 90.91 % Cant believe I missed the one about the Gettysburg address. Sheesh.

07-12-2011, 11:20 AM	#3
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Civic Literacy Exam 28 out of 33. I listen to talk radio.

07-12-2011, 11:25 AM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam Missed one. Didn't believe that wall of separation was in the constitution, but didn't know where it really was. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-12-2011, 11:28 AM	#5
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam My results: You answered 31 out of 33 correctly — 93.94 % Incorrect Answers 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: If taxes equal government spending, then: Your Answer: government is not helping anybody Correct Answer: tax per person equals government spending per person on average __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

07-12-2011, 11:42 AM	#6
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam You answered 30 out of 33 correctly — 90.91 % I got that same one wrong Robert. My mistake. Second one I misread, and the third I would debate as I think the question was badly worded. Interesting that college "educators" only scored 55% and this college drop out got 91%. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

07-12-2011, 12:58 PM	#10
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam 27 of 33 correct __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

07-12-2011, 06:18 PM	#11
qwerty1500 Good thing I'm normal Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: One Particular Harbor Posts: 607 Trading: (0)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam You answered 33 out of 33 correctly — 100.00 % Tough. Some of the answers could be a bit tricky. I hoped I'd do well but wasn't sure until I saw the results. What a relief ...

07-12-2011, 06:29 PM	#12
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam 27/33 Posted via Mobile Device

07-12-2011, 06:41 PM	#13
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam 32 out of 33. Missed the one about taxes equaling spending.

07-12-2011, 06:43 PM	#14
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam Born and raised in Canada ... 30/33 __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

07-12-2011, 07:03 PM	#15
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam 23/33

07-12-2011, 07:12 PM	#16
Powers Swamp Ash member in exile Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 2,283 Trading: (17)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam 100%, getting my graduate degree in US History though so I'm glad its worth something Their quote that "college educators scored 55%" is ambiguous. Both History and Poli Sci professors would ace this thing. I guess they included all of those not in the Humanities or Liberal Arts __________________ "There is true glory and true honor: the glory of duty done, the honor of integrity and principle" - Robert E. Lee

07-12-2011, 09:23 PM	#17
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam 27/33. A couple were big 'DOH!' questions when I went back and looked at my answers at the end. A couple, I think I just 'mis-bubbled'. Like the 'Name one right guaranteed by the first amendment'. Dammit.

07-12-2011, 11:03 PM	#18
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Civic Literacy Exam I don't even know which ones I missed. I did it in about two minutes as I was late to run out the door. I should do it again. I know I missed the one about which fiscal policy is followed as it was not to be answered which SHOULD be followed.

07-12-2011, 11:59 PM	#19
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam You answered 28 out of 33 correctly — 84.85 % I blew a few of the economics/market questions. That's not too surprising I guess. But I also missed one of the constitutional questions and that had me face palming. __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

07-13-2011, 12:32 AM	#20
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,257 Trading: (60)	Re: Civic Literacy Exam You answered 26 out of 33 correctly — 78.79 % __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!