Take the Newsweek quiz

[john_galt]

Newsweek says that Americans are generally ignorant about our country, it's government and history so take the quiz. Tell us how you did and be honest.


As an example I missed one question; I guessed there were constitutional amendment question. No I won't tell you the answer. No looking things up, do it right and see what you know right now. Click on the capital building.

http://www.newsweek.com/2011/03/20/t...on-t-know.html

[jac01]

I missed one, chose the wrong John on the Federalist Papers. Pretty pathetic how many of those questions (all of which I learned in my high school U.S. history and government classes less than 20 years ago) were answered by such a low percentage of Americans. We have truly become a nation of sheep that care more about Paris Hilton, Charlie Sheen, Entertainment Tonight, Us Weekly, Dancing With the Stars, and American Idol than we do about what is necessary to preserve freedom and liberty. I'm not optimistic about our future at all.

[The Sixth Beatle]

The one that I really felt bad about was, "What is the law of the land?". I answered 'The Supreme Court', but correct answer was 'The Constitution'.

[john_galt]

I advise you not to give too much away for any one else who wants to take the exam.

[Philhelm]

That was way too easy; I got 100% (No, I don't want a cookie). I can forgive missing a few questions, such as the number of congressmen in the HoR, or forgetting that Italy was in WWII, but the percentage of incorrect answers listed on the site was absolutely ridiculous.

My favorite questions were "What is the supreme law of the land?" and "What economic system does the U.S. operate under?" I couldn't help but give a smartass response alongside the "correct" answer.

[CuteOldGuy]

I used to think I was pretty smart about these things, but I can't figure out how to log in to take the exam. LOL! I feel like that is the 21st Century version of getting your name wrong on a quiz.

[john_galt]

I can relate. I took a test a couple of weeks ago put on my name, date, class, grade, etc. but I didn't put on my KU id number. I have to go in and dig through a few hundred exams to locate mine to get credit.

As for the quiz, you need to click on the open domed capital building.

[KCJoe]

I missed a couple, but I feel my response to those were close to the correct answer.

[Longermonger]

Originally Posted by john_galt

I can relate. I took a test a couple of weeks ago put on my name, date, class, grade, etc. but I didn't put on my KU id number. I have to go in and dig through a few hundred exams to locate mine to get credit.

As for the quiz, you need to click on the open domed capital building.

Capitol, not capital.

[lacrew_2000]

"Capitol, not capital"

Shhh.....Don't tell the Topeka Capital Journal.

I used to have a secretarial guide, which list seven words in the English language, for which multiple spellings were acceptable.

[john_galt]

I guess there is a discussion there somewhere. Here is the link http://www.50states.com/tools/use.htm I stand by my spelling and I have plenty of support. He who lives by the smart ass remark, dies by the smart ass remark. Good bye Longer.

[Longermonger]

You're still fucking wrong, idiot. Capital is the city. Capitol is the building.

Capital can mean a whole host of things. Capitol only means the building.

You were talking about a domed building.

[john_galt]

You're off topic Longer and very silly.

[Longermonger]

Be a man and just admit you were wrong.

[john_galt]

Only you seem to think so...