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September 17th is Constitution Day – How Well Do You Know America’s Founding Document? September 17th is Constitution Day – How Well Do You Know America’s Founding Document? September 13, 2019 by Jared Besse • 4 min read September 17th is a special day in America. Known as Constitution Day, or Citizenship Day, it’s when we commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. The U.S. Constitution is the world’s longest surviving written charter of government. Although more than two centuries have passed since its ratification, the Constitution continues to serve as both a guide and a protector of U.S. citizens, our elected officials and our representative form of government. Today, the Constitution remains a vital document that protects the God-given rights and freedoms of all Americans – including our freedom to live out our faith, the first freedom in our First Amendment. It is only fitting that we celebrate this iconic and foundational document every year. A Brief History Constitution Day first began in 1940, but it was originally celebrated in May and not in September. At that time, it was called, “I Am An American Day,” and was primarily a way to celebrate people who had recently become citizens of our republic, as well as to honor all American citizens. In the 1950s, Congress passed a law moving the date of the day to the anniversary of the Constitution’s signing: September 17th. It was then named Citizenship Day, designated as a day for the citizens of America to reflect on the responsibilities and the privileges of being a member of our great nation. Cities and states were encouraged to celebrate their communities and the places in which they resided. Eventually, in 2004, Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia introduced legislation to designate September 17th of each year as Constitution Day, with provisions requiring public schools and governmental offices to promote a better understanding of our nation’s founding document. Why It’s Important Constitution Day serves several purposes. It celebrates the birth of our country’s most important document and recognizes the incredible effort of our Founders and of a people who overcame adversity to create a unique form of government. It also recognizes the important cultural and political legacy of a government unlike anything the world had ever seen, and shows the true value that came from the American experiment. Not only have citizens in our country benefited from the values and the principles espoused in the Constitution, but many countries around the world have also used the American Constitution as a building block to protect the rights and liberties of their citizens. And as much as it is a day of celebration, Constitution Day also provides an opportunity to learn more about document itself, its history and the process that brought it to reality. Schools and organizations across the country take the time to read the Constitution, as well as to pass out pocket versions and some communities hold special events to learn more about the document. So, as you celebrate the liberties you enjoy as an American, take a brief moment to test your knowledge about the document that gives you those freedoms, especially the freedom to freely express and live out your faith. I missed one question due to a distiction in how the quiz designer counts clauses verses how I would have, but I scored as a Founding Father.  How did you do? | ||
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Constitutionalist. But my excuse is that I am more familiar with the document than its history. And by coincidence I was citing the Constitution just today in a letter I wrote to our county commissioners concerning a proposal that they declare us to be a Second Amendment “sanctuary” in response to Colorado’s “red flag” law (HB 19-1177). Somewhat to my surprise, by the end of the public hearing this evening all three expressed support for the idea, as did the sheriff. “I can’t give you brains, but I can give you a diploma.” — The Wizard of Oz This life is a drill. It is only a drill. If it had been a real life, you would have been given instructions about where to go and what to do. | |||
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5 out of 8. . | |||
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Missed two. Did not now Madison was the main author. And one on the amendments. End of Earth: 2 Miles Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles | |||
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sigfreund, I'll take a Bona fide Constitutionalist who acts in support of the Constitution and the Second Amendment over someone who only knows the pertinent dates and history of the document any day of the week. Thanks for taking the time to write the letter and attend the County Commissioner meeting...and job well done becoming a Sanctuary county! | |||
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8/8. Q | |||
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Way to go Dr. Q, if anyone was going shoot a perfect score it was you.  | |||
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5/8 I picked Jefferson as the author...(sorry about that J.M.) Also did not get some of the the dates correct. Best regards, Mark in Michigan | |||
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7/8. I missed the date, I was thinking Bill of Rights (1791) instead of Constitution itself. D'oh. | |||
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8/8 "Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein “You may beat me, but you will never win.” sigmonkey-2020 “A single round of buckshot to the torso almost always results in an immediate change of behavior.” Chris Baker | |||
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That was too easy: 7/8 Bungled the ratification date of the Constitution, conflating it with that of the BoR. "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe "If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher | |||
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7/8 ______________________ Live free or die... Don't tread on me... Molon Labe... Take your pick. | |||
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6/8 | |||
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Looks like everyone posting their results is getting more than half the questions correct. Not that I expected any differently from forum members, but nicely done! This likely puts you ahead of younger demographics when it comes to knowing basic U.S. history and government. A little more info from the website provided after the quiz is completed: According to a report from the Freedom Forum Institute (FFI)*, 40% of people cannot correctly identify even one of the five provisions of the First Amendment. However, the same report shows that 56% of Americans could identify at least one of the First Amendment rights, and the most popularly identified was the freedom of speech. That’s an interesting figure, considering that freedom of speech is not the first freedom that appears in the First Amendment. In fact, a poll conducted by the University of Pennsylvania* report shows that only 15% of Americans identified religious freedom as a First Amendment provision. For those of you who are First Liberty Insiders, you’re probably ahead of the curve when it comes to the Constitution and the First Amendment, as you can likely name the first and most important provision: the one that protects your religious liberty. We hope that you continue to learn more about the Constitution and the First Amendment – and as always, we urge you to join First Liberty in the fight to defend our most foundational freedom: religious liberty. * Data courtesy of: Freedom Forum Institute The University of Pennsylvania | |||
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7/8 Missed one on a clause Don't weep for the stupid, or you will be crying all day | |||
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