Today, September 17th, is Constitution Day! On this day in 1787 the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia finalized and signed the Constitution they had created. The ratification process was completed on June 21st, 1788. The effective date of the Constitution was March 4th, 1789. In effect for 237 years, it is regarded as the oldest written and codified national constitution in force in the world!
God Bless the United States of America! May we continue to strive toward the creation of a "more perfect union". Happy Constitution Day!
In Liberty!
Bob Sutton
Chairman, RLC Florida - Broward. Founding member of the 917 Society.
Quiz 917
Question 1: What is the significance of the date 9.17?
A. The signing of the Declaration of Independence
B. The adoption of the U.S. Constitution
C. The ratification of the Bill of Rights
D. The establishment of the Supreme Court
Question 2: What is eminent domain?
A. The government's power to regulate trade
B. The government's right to take private property for public use
C. A law that grants voting rights to citizens
D. A process for electing officials
Question 3: What do Amendments 5 and 14 protect?
A. Freedom of speech
B. The right to bear arms
C. Protection against self-incrimination and guarantee of equal protection under the law
D. The right to a speedy trial
Question 4: What is the definition of Due Process?
A. The right to own property
B. The requirement that legal proceedings follow established rules and principles
C. The freedom to express opinions
D. The right to vote in federal elections
Question 5: What does "just compensation" mean?
A. Fair wages for employees
B. Reasonable payment made by the government to a property owner when their property is taken for public use
C. A form of tax return
D. A settlement after a lawsuit
Question 6: Which country was the first where the citizens gave the right to the government?
A. United States
B. Greece
C. Great Britain
D. France
Question 7: Which of the following statements best highlights the difference between a Republic and a Democracy?
A) In a Republic, the government is run by the will of the majority, while in a Democracy, representatives are elected to protect individual rights.
B) A Democracy is governed by elected representatives, while a Republic allows the people to vote directly on every law.
C) In a Democracy, the will of the majority can override individual rights, while in a Republic, a constitution protects individual rights against the majority's will.
D) A Republic allows for more citizen participation in lawmaking than a Democracy.
10. #InLiberty
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