THIS MONTH’S “AREN’T AMERICAN’S STUPID?” SURVEY

Researchers at the Annenberg Public Policy Center surveyed over 1,000 American adults, finding a shocking lack of knowledge as it pertains to U.S. politics among the general populace.
– 37% couldn’t name a single right protected by First Amendment. These include freedom of religion, freedom of the press, right of peaceful assembly, and right to petition the government.
– Only 26% of Americans could name all three branches of the federal government. While conservatives were more likely to be able to name all three branches than liberals or moderates, the overall proportion of the public that can name all three has fallen by 12 percent since 2011.
* The three branches of government are, of course, Judicial, Legislative and Expletive.
* If we’re all so dumb, why is “The Big Bang Theory” the number one show? It’s all about smart people.
* I do worry that people think the capital of North Korea is Fargo.
* Hey, the American people know all they need to know about U.S. politics: It only works for special interests, and the rest of it is completely broken.
* There are a bunch of people who know exactly how U.S. politics works. They’re called lobbyists.
* When 74% of Americans disapprove of how Congress is doing its job, it’s hard to get enthusiastic.