The US Chamber Foundation's comprehensive study revealed an alarming truth ahead of America's 250th anniversary- the nation's civic knowledge is badly lagging. However, there's an optimistic outlook and opportunity for business leaders to make a difference.
Polarizing headlines inescapably dominate news cycles, but does that truly reflect our current state of American civic life? The short answer is no. It’s far more nuanced than that, and our research shows there are plenty of opportunities for improvement and reasons to be hopeful about the road ahead.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, recently polled American citizens to better understand this landscape. This data is critical to informing our work through The Civic Trust®, a nonpartisan educational initiative focused on elevating civics as a national priority with programs that advance and promote civic knowledge in schools, workplaces, and communities.
The findings revealed an alarming truth ahead of America’s 250th anniversary—the nation’s civic knowledge is badly lagging. However, the national survey also shows that while Americans lack basic understanding of government, trust in business remains strong.
Key Findings
- 70% of Americans fail a basic civic literacy quiz.
- 62% are optimistic about solving problems while many believe political division is a major problem and we’re on the wrong track.
- 82% believe American businesses can play an important role in helping bring people together.
To learn more about the study and its findings visit the US Chamber website.
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