Kennedy, Sheila2020-07-242020-07-242019Kennedy, S. (2019). Civic Ignorance and Democratic Accountability. Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, 51(2), 419.https://hdl.handle.net/1805/23370There is growing recognition that Americans’ diminished civic participation and the erosion of democratic norms are linked to low levels of civic literacy, defined as a basic understanding of the structures and values of American Constitutional government. This Essay considers the evidence for that link and the importance of civic education in a diverse society.enPublisher Policycivic participationdemocratic normscivic educationArticle