It has become apparent that many of our elected officials do not have the basic knowledge or choose not to display a proficiency in the topics they vote on. As actions taken by our officials can have large and sometimes devastating consequences, it is only reasonable they demonstrate a working knowledge of the issues they will legislate. Therefore this act will require candidates to take a general knowledge exam. It will not disqualify the candidate; however it will provide an overview of their knowledge and skills. The exam will be created by a bipartisan group of educators who have been recognized for proficiency in their subjects. The results of the exams will be published on the internet and included in voting pamphlets.
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