The historical background of an ‘informed voter’

We often hear about the importance to the democratic process of an “informed voter.” Why is the concept important?

Kory Swanson explored that question during a presentation today to the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society. In the video clip below, Swanson discusses the impact of England’s Glorious Revolution of 1688 on the concept of educating voters.

2 p.m. update: Click play below to watch the full 46:25 event.

You’ll find other John Locke Foundation video presentations here.