Certain Quote by Phillip E. Johnson
“A constitutional democracy is in serious trouble if its citizenry does not have a certain degree of education and civic virtue.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Politics of Education, 1995
A constitutional democracy falters when citizens lack education and civic virtue, threatening its stability.
In simple terms: Education sustains democracy.
Promote civic education.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting
- public discourse
- community service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve civic virtue?
- What role does education play in democracy?
Ignoring civic education erodes democratic health.