" We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense,
promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty
to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution
for the United States of America. "
That's the Preamble of The United States Constitution.
Constitution Day, also called Citizenship Day, commemorates the
signing of The United States Constitution on 17 September 1787.
Test yourself, then share this short quiz, to honor the day this important
document was formally adopted as the foundation of our government.
1. Which candidate opposed the snoop enabling FISA law and the
immunity bailout for the telecom companies --- Obama, McCain or Nader?
2. Which candidate called for the impeachment of George Bush and
Dick Cheney for all of their crimes from the illegal war in Iraq to illegal
wiretapping of unsuspecting Americans --- Obama, McCain or Nader?
3. Which candidate opposed passage of the Patriot Act and
calls for its repeal --- Obama, McCain or Nader?
4. Which candidate opposes the death penalty --- Obama, McCain or Nader?
5. Which candidate would work to repeal corporate personhood
and shift the power from the corporations
back into the hands of the people --- Obama, McCain or Nader?
Highlight the next line to reveal the answers...
Answer to all of the above: Nader.
In 2005, schools that receive federal funds were mandated, by Congress,
to observe Constitution Day; by learning about civics, and fostering active
citizenship. If only the program had existed when the candidates
and current administration were in school.
Thankfully, there's one candidate who figured it out, anyway.
