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Americans think they know a lot about politics – and it's bad for democracy that they're so often wrong in their confidence

  • Written by Ian Anson, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Americans think they know a lot about politics – and it's bad for democracy that they're so often wrong in their confidenceOverconfidence about their political knowledge is common among Americans. FXQuadro/iStock/Getty Images Plus

As statewide primaries continue through the summer, many Americans are beginning to think about which candidates they will support in the 2022 general election.

This decision-making process is fraught with difficulties, especially for...

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