Weekly blog prompt

How well do you believe the average American citizen understands US Ideals and how they are applied in government? Why does it matter?

They need to know what their rights are, and how they can use them properly. People need to know what the amendments are,and how they are important or should be important to them. If let's say someone gets in trouble because they are carrying a gun around thinking its ok. Well it is ok but they must have a permit to have the gun even tho they have the rights to bear arms. You must know and understand your rights so that you don't use them outta context. If you don't know your rights then they woouldn't know if their rights have been violated.