How can we expect democracy to work well when most Americans (including college graduates) don't understand enough about American history, institutions, and civ

How can we expect democracy to work well when most Americans (including college graduates) don't understand enough about American history, institutions, and civics to pass a basic test? Just follow the party line or vote for the person who is most attractive. http://www.americancivicliteracy.org/2011/summary_summary.html http://www.americancivicliteracy.org/2011/summary_summary.ht...