Public schools should be abolished. They are centers of stupidity and liberal indoctrination. They have no interest in producing an educated work force that is globally competitive and capable of critical thinking, with a basic working knowledge of American history and it's government. I am apalled at the ignorance coming out of our public schools, and therefore support vouchers - so parents can get their children out of these dumbing down centers of indoctrination. "One way to maintain control over the population is keep them ignorant." - Anonymous
Actually it is a bit of a trick question. It doesn't specify which government. Americans live under at least three governments (local,state,federal) and often more (home owners association, township, school district, utility commissions, county, state, and federal). The local governments that people interact with most often don't always take the three branch form. Then there is overlap of the various governments (just think about policing and you'll get the picture on this one). On top of all this there is party politics to muddle the issue. The federal government has three branches, but it often seems more like two, Democrats and Republicans. So, if one asks the question what are the three branches of government there should be some context given. Otherwise a reply like local, state, and federal might be given when the person does know that the three branches of the federal government are the legislative, judicial, and executive.
censormagnetMar 10, 2009
that is correct but they should understand: Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty
rowbotMar 10, 2009
there's a Visine for that
psdabfmMar 10, 2009
How did Obama get elected again? Oh .... I see.
doughproMar 10, 2009
"FBI knew about the plot for two years in advance".That would have been during Clinton's term. You sure you want to go there?
Closed AccountMar 11, 2009
Explains why Obama got elected. People don't listen to what he says and instead get swept up in his nonsense.
desertmavenApr 23, 2009
Public schools should be abolished. They are centers of stupidity and liberal indoctrination. They have no interest in producing an educated work force that is globally competitive and capable of critical thinking, with a basic working knowledge of American history and it's government. I am apalled at the ignorance coming out of our public schools, and therefore support vouchers - so parents can get their children out of these dumbing down centers of indoctrination. "One way to maintain control over the population is keep them ignorant." - Anonymous
bcabulonJun 2, 2009
Actually it is a bit of a trick question. It doesn't specify which government. Americans live under at least three governments (local,state,federal) and often more (home owners association, township, school district, utility commissions, county, state, and federal). The local governments that people interact with most often don't always take the three branch form. Then there is overlap of the various governments (just think about policing and you'll get the picture on this one). On top of all this there is party politics to muddle the issue. The federal government has three branches, but it often seems more like two, Democrats and Republicans. So, if one asks the question what are the three branches of government there should be some context given. Otherwise a reply like local, state, and federal might be given when the person does know that the three branches of the federal government are the legislative, judicial, and executive.