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In commemoration of the United States' Semiquincentennial in 2026—celebrating 250 years of our great nation—Classic Learning Test (CLT) is pleased to announce the release of the CLT® American Civics Exam on July 2, 2026.
Every American citizen should understand the foundations of our democracy. With the American Civics Exam, you can test your knowledge and strengthen your understanding of American government, history, and civic responsibilities.
Beginning July 2nd, you can take the American Civics Exam for free. Sign up below to be notified when the American Civics Exam is released and share it with friends and family.
Test Your Knowledge of American Civics
60 Questions
A focused test covering key civics topics
Multiple Choice
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Responding to the Crisis in Civic Education | With Hans Zeiger
Soren Schwab is joined by Hans Zeiger, president of the Jack Miller Center, a nationwide, nonpartisan educational venture that is dedicated to America’s founding principles and civic education at every level. They discuss Hans’ journey from public policy to the Jack Miller Center, and the crisis in civic education that sparked his interest. Click here to listen.
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Countering the Decline of Civic Knowledge | With Justin Dyer
Soren Schwab is joined by Justin Dyer, Dean of the School of Civic Leadership and professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin. They dive into the development and purpose of UT’s civic honors major and School of Civic Leadership. They conclude by discussing the decline of general civic knowledge and some of the educational reasons for it. Click here to listen.
Where Does Civic Education Fit Into the Liberal Arts? By Emily Andrews
Civic education is a significant component of the liberal arts because it prepares students to translate the beauty of the ideas they study in the classroom to what is often an ugly reality outside that classroom. After all, it was James Madison who observed in Federalist No. 51, “If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” Read the full article.
