Texas Seceding From U.S. 'Would Mean War,' Law Expert Says
In 1868, the Supreme Court ruled on a case about Texas and secession from the United States, saying that union was "indissoluble."
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In 1868, the Supreme Court ruled on a case about Texas and secession from the United States, saying that union was "indissoluble."
OREM, UT — Utahns earned a “D” on civics knowledge, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Department of History and Political Science and Center for Constitutional Studies (CCS) at Utah Valley University (UVU). A second survey looked at how Utah’s K-12 educators teach civics. The first survey, conducted by Dr. Jay DeSart, chair […]
When it comes to knowledge about the U.S. Constitution, political system, public policy, and national and world leaders, Utahns are failing the test.
Utah Valley University study reveals an erosion of trust in civic institutions and lack of civic knowledge among Utahns. The study was conducted through the university’s Center for Constitutional Studies in partnership with the Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative created by the Utah Legislature in 2021.
Utah civics education prepares the next generation of voters — but the current partisan political climate may be interfering.