Quiz: State Legislature Headlines of 2023
January 10, 2024
What vote in Ohio made national news? Is anyone trying to make housing less expensive? Take the quiz to test your knowledge.
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Quiz: Climate Adaption
August 9, 2023
Which energy source requires the most land? An animal sanctuary in Louisiana is running practice drills to teach what kind of animal to take shelter…
Congressional Budget Office
What is it? Ever hear about a bill and think “that’s obviously a great idea…what’s stopping Congress from passing it?” Then you read a little…
What Is Civic Genius?
June 26, 2023
A lot of folks in our community have been asking recently how Civic Genius got its name. As we all prepare to celebrate this Fourth…
Quiz: Congress
May 31, 2023
What did the 17th Amendment do? What happens to bills once they’re introduced? Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Quiz: Local School Boards
May 9, 2023
Who negotiates with the teachers union? Can anyone go to a school board meeting? Take the quiz to test your knowledge.
Department of Education
What is it? It might seem like something called the Department of Education would run schools across the country, but in fact, your state and…
Can ChatGPT Boost Your Civic Engagement?
April 4, 2023
An estimated 100 million people were using ChatGPT as of January 2023, making it the fastest growing consumer app of all time. Naturally, we wondered…
Quiz: Who’s in Charge?
March 21, 2023
When does the Supreme Court get involved in a dispute? Who is your state’s top lawyer? Take the quiz to test your knowledge!