Why Do We Know So Little About Our Government? | Civics Made Easy

In this episode of Civics Made Easy, host Ben Sheehan explores America’s civic knowledge gap and why so many students and adults struggle to understand how our government works. Through conversations with civics education experts and a look back at post-World War II civic engagement, Sheehan highlights why government literacy matters as he shares practical steps anyone can take to become a more informed and engaged citizen.

About the Author:

Niles Mattier is a faculty member at Bridgewater State University, teaching pre-service teachers in the College of Education and Health Sciences. Previously, he taught in the graduate school of education at Bank Street College of Education and worked as an ENL, special education, and history teacher in Boston and New York City.