National Civics Bee tests skills and promotes good citizenship

WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore WYPF 88.1 FM Frederick WYPO 106.9 FM Ocean City On Air Now Playing WYPR 88.1 FM On Air Now Playing WYPR Presents BBC On Air Now Playing WYPR Presents All Classical Students compete at Bowie State University with the Maryland State Chamber of Commerce in May, 2022. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosts the National Civics Bee each year. This year's deadline for essay submission is Feb. 24. Photo Ian Wagreich / © U.S. Chamber of Commerce Can you name the three branches of American Government? Dozens of Maryland middle-school students will test their knowledge in the National Civics Bee -- an effort to engage young people with their communities -- and democracy.