College Students Not Receiving History and Government Education

In many 4 year colleges, students are failing to learn basic information about U.S. History and U.S. Government. There are many factors that have led up to this, many colleges actually do not require courses in Economics, U.S. History and U.S. Government. This may be having an effect on today's youth and their perception of Politics and Economics. If a nations youth does not have an understanding of these topics they can not make informed decisions while voting. This also generates can generate disinterest in the american political system. Most youth are apathetic when it comes to politics. This creates the low voter turnout and a political system that does not work for young americans. Only 49% of americans believe that college students are getting what they pay for. Something needs to change because the situation is not getting better, more and more students are entering college and leaving not prepared to enter the workforce.

Source: http://online.wsj.com/articles/study-finds-many-colleges-dont-require-core-subjects-like-history-government-1413345842?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsForth

Apathy for the 2014 Elections

Voter turnout is speculated to be one of the lowest ever this midterm election. Voters want to see change in washington, but see more of the same in both political parties. Negative campaign ads increase as the only thing candidates are running on is "I'm better than the other guy." As this apathy increases among voters, campaigns are trying to figure out new ways to appeal to them. 

Voters are becoming more and more agitated with those in Washington. This is making it harder to win as an incumbent. During Eric Cantor's, the republican house majority leader, reelection campaign he was defeated by a relatively unknown tea party candidate David Brat. Because he is a congressman with such a high ranking within the republican establishment, it shows that there is a lot of discontent from people within their own party. This is also true for democrats, many have either switched their vote to republican or even looked to third parties. This election maybe a wakeup call to those in both parties, they need to figure out a way to excite their bases and restore trust in Washington.