July 07, 2008 04:15 PM
Just How Ignorant Are American Voters?
Image modified from Tony Rogers.
Bob Edwards Radio.com explores Rick Shenkman's new book, "Just How Stupid Are We?: Facing the Truth About the American Voter":
--Only 2 in 5 voters can name the three branches of the federal government.
--Only 1 in 7 can find Iraq on a map.
--Only 1 in 5 know that there are 100 federal senators.
And the most chilling...
--Nearly half (49%) of Americans think the President has the authority to suspend the Constitution.

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