[Palladin]

Thanks, carbine! This is a term we were well familiar with in 7th grade, as we had to learn and memorize the workings of all 3 branches of the government in order to pass the very tough New York State Regents exams in 8th grade.

I wonder how many kids have to learn these things nowadays.

[.30Carbine]

I wonder how many kids have to learn these things nowadays.

I didn't have to. I'm still playing catch-up with my education, even after attending college. If I'd started with a broader and more stable base of knowledge (read: fundamentals in American history, the Constitution, and our Republican form of government) in my primary and secondary public school education, I like to think I'd be as smart as Thomas Sowell now. ( ;

They did at least teach me The Pledge of Allegiance.