It's also a side effect of decades of feeling Congress is corrupt, they represent their donors, not us; and giving up on politics out of feelings of powerlessness. Most people barely pay any attention any more, and millions don't vote.

Totally with you on the Bill of Rights, but I hope you're not implying the attack on it began with Trump, or that simply removing one authoritarian or even his party from power will secure our rights. The whole Establishment regards the Bill of Rights as a disposable nuisance.

100%!

If it’s not tested, it’s not taught.

I so agree! Many younger adults have no idea how the government is supposed to function or the bases of our system of government.

I truly admire you, but you are wrong. Civics is taught in middle school and in high school...schools can only do so much when government allows the free flow of money and news is allowed to be grossly one-sided and inaccurate. But, sure, blame education. Very republican of you.

Amen ! Called the dumbing down of America!!!!

What’s as worrying as Trump is all the electorate who are not informed.

It's also a direct consequence of the ascendance of the evangelical right.

It's not always a lack of education and historical knowledge because that is rampant across the board regardless of political affiliations. Many times it's ideological beliefs whether you believe the government should be involved in all aspects of your life or not, etc.