The Congressional Research Service has published a 23-page report entitled The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Nominating Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions. The report was released December 30, 2015.
CRS reports are intended for members of Congress, not the general public. Shouldn’t elected members of Congress already know this stuff?
That sure looks like a rhetorical question to me.
Comment by Tributary — January 7, 2016 @ 2:16 pm
I remember being bored out of my mind in Civics/Government class while going over our government processes. My god even sesame street had “I am a Bill”. I know and am very glad that there is no religious test for government but maybe we should ponder a functional literacy and civics test amendment before anyone can run for elected office. Does anyone know if Civics or Government class is still a high school requirement?
Comment by Mike Teague — January 8, 2016 @ 10:17 am
Mike,
If reports like this one from CRS are necessary, it may suggest civics/government classes are no longer taught. Think of the CRS Reports as Cliff Notes for Congress.
Comment by Bill — January 8, 2016 @ 11:08 am
Speaking of civics/government/literacy…what are the qualifications of Sandy von Behren, Director of the Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management?
Comment by Tributary — January 9, 2016 @ 9:59 am
Tributary,
I don’t know what her professional qualifications are. The position description for the job, however, begins the KSA-Qualifications – Education and/or Experience section with this:
Comment by Bill — January 9, 2016 @ 11:08 am