Northern Kentucky University is set to host the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
On April 29, from 10 a.m. to noon, students will compete in a live quiz event in front of their friends, family and a panel of judges, including Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer (R-Alexandria), Dave Schroeder, executive director of Kenton County Library and former Sen. Jack Westwood (R-Covington).
Students will be asked questions about how the American government was created, how it works today and historical questions about democracy.
The top three performing students will go on to the state competition in Louisville in August. The finalists and top winners will be awarded prizes, including $500 cash for the first-prize student.
The event will be held in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union, Room 107 and is free to attend.
