Only 37 percent of Americans said that keeping up with the news and public issues is a “very important” obligation for citizens. In 1984, a majority — 56 percent — said that being informed was a very important civic duty. One-fifth answered that there is “no obligation at all” to keep up with the news. Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/americans-civic-duty-poll-113853.html#ixzz3NQCGroun

Only 37 percent of Americans said that keeping up with the news and public issues is a “very important” obligation for citizens. In 1984, a majority — 56 percent — said that being informed was a very important civic duty. One-fifth answered that there is “no obligation at all” to keep up with the news.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/americans-civic-duty-poll-113853.html#ixzz3NQCGroun