Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter

Thursday, March 26, 2026
03:45 p.m. - 04:45 p.m.
Add to Calendar 2026-03-26 15:45:00 2026-03-26 16:45:00 Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter Join the Federalist Society in Classroom A for a discussion with Professor Ilya Somin of Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University on "Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government Is Smarter." Professor Somin will examine how widespread political ignorance affects democratic decision-making and argue that limiting the scope of government can improve accountability, protect individual liberty and produce better policy outcomes. Questions? Please contact Lauren Moran at l_moran1@u.pacific.edu. 3200 5th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA McGeorge School of Law McGeorge School of Law America/Los_Angeles public

Join the Federalist Society in Classroom A for a discussion with Professor Ilya Somin of Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University on "Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government Is Smarter." Professor Somin will examine how widespread political ignorance affects democratic decision-making and argue that limiting the scope of government can improve accountability, protect individual liberty and produce better policy outcomes. 

Questions? Please contact Lauren Moran at l_moran1@u.pacific.edu.

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McGeorge School of Law
3200 5th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA