Oh no, I didn't know who the current governor of Arizona was...

The critics say it's a bad thing because it requires "rote memorization" - I think it would be a damned good thing if kids had to memorize at least 100 things about our government... maybe when the government decided to step on liberties, something would click in their minds and they'd not follow the wolves like sheep.

Agree with edweaver. The 'civics' that is taught bears little resemblance to the political corporatocracy system that makes debt serfs of most people and gives a voice to very few.
With "all due respect", this test is lip service only.

I like the "it will do nothing to make good citizens", except teach them what one is, and explain their rights in a manner less simple to manipulate by the lying left!

I also missed the question on the current governor of Arizona but seeing as I live in Texas that is forgivable.

As a high school algebra teacher I see one small problem with this suggestion. All of the high schools that I have had experience with dump their coaches into those teaching positions. Not trying to pigeon hole them as dumb jocks and some of those teachers are able to handle this but MANY would require MASSIVE changes to adjust.

Please do not mistake me in this, I think this would be a good thing, but it would require effort that I doubt they (the schools) are willing to give.

While this sounds like a good idea on the surface, the questions that were asked are easy to study. IMHO they hold little value in what this country is about. If the questions make them read the Constitution and answer questions specifically about it they would have more value and may help move us in the right direction.

We are PROUDLY doing the same thing here in North Dakota, but we are adding a FULL semester focused on The Constitution as well. I just hope we end up with the majority of teachers doing it justice--giving the students the information in a way that not only do they understand, but also are able to apply it to their future as well!!

It's pretty clear Arizonans need to learn this stuff, or they'd never have elected Joe Arpaio.

if the students are given the information of what is on the test during the teaching year maybe they will learn something about the country. However, I would like to see the first test questions.

I have been saying for years that a requirement for running or being appointed to any of the three branches of government would be the need for the person in question to pass a test on the Constitution. And while they're at it, a test on economics and history. I doubt that many would pass. Perhaps a judge or two, a couple of congressmen, and a couple of senators. Definitely no one in the executive branch.

Though I'm all for high school kids knowing & UNDERSTANDING the Constitution.

Why would a LAW be required to make this happen?

This seems like a Statist solution.

This civics test requirement is just one more piece of Common Core and the effort to brainwash your children into becoming mindlessly obedient drones. It makes me want to throw up.

Below is a gripping 2 hour video which I challenge any one of you to watch to the end. It will change your outlook on the public school system forever and possibly encourage you to save your children's lives.

http://youtu.be/Si-kx5-MKSE

This would be a great requirement to register to vote in every state election with you photo ID.

when I was in school at least they attempted to teach us about government, how it works,how and why we have the form of government we do, it seems like a no
brainer that this would be included in our education today, but then there isn't much brain power being used in the education system now

Absolutely about time. Have needed this for a long time to counter the progs indoctrination materials.

Just like surveys, the outcome is dependent on the phrasing and content of the questions. Imagine comparing a test written by the Joe Foss Institute and one written by the Young Turks!

When I was in 8th grade we had to be able to recite the preamble to the constitution or we couldn't graduate. Then when I was in high school we had a civics class after which I became motivated to register to vote(It had just become law that when you turned 18 you could register to vote-by the way I had to present proof of citizenship as part of the process)