Have you read the U. S. Constitution? I'm talking word-for-word from the preamble, through the Bill of Rights and all the subsequent amendments...
If you have, please say why:
High school assignment?
College assignment?
Just for fun?
By the way, I have school my son (middle school) - together we have read the ENTIRE Constitution and discussed much of it. We've also read together word for word the Declaration of Independence, Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.
Great documents - recommended summer read!
2007-05-10 08:34:56 · 16 answers · asked by bossbackocd 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
suppose to read "home school" above not "have school"
sorry
2007-05-10 08:42:22 · update #1
My kids memorized the Gettysburg address and the Bill of Rights. Yep we've been over the Constitution several times too. They learned to read using the Holy Bible. Phonics makes that possible. We call it school work, not homework. I hope you had a good look at the Federalist Papers and the Magna Carta as well.
2007-05-10 10:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by Homeschool produces winners 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are fussing because Obama has a record of voting to ban guns and ammunition. I also hunt and fish. I just bought a DPMS Panther LR-308 with a 24 inch stainless steel Fluted bull barrel. I put a 8-32x40 scope on it, and on high power I can see a deers eyelashes at 100 yards. I plan to use it the rest of my life hunting the deer, coyotes, and the black bears that have moved into the woods around here. I didn't by my 34 guns to give them to Obama. I keep them in my locked safe in a secure room except for any I may be using at the time. I will vote for McCain in hopes that I never have to see what Obama would do. I am an NRA Life Member and believe the right to keep and bear arms is a God given right that no man has the authority to take away.
2016-05-19 23:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read it in a high school history class. Actually it's not that long a document, even including the admendents. For a document that is over 200 years old, there have been few admendments. You can find it on the internet under U.S. Constitution. Some of you should read it.
Like I said it is not a long document. I've seen longer city ordinances.
2007-05-10 08:40:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would guess that most Americans haven't read it because most americans believe they have to put tax burdens on themselves so as not to go to jail.
They file 1040s yet they don't even know that in filing a 1040, they waiver 5th amendment rights.
Even though Article 1 Section 8 "limits" Congress of their taxing power, their taxing powers do not extend to the labor of the people.
Some will argue "but the 16th Amendement...." - well that is a poor argument as the Supreme Court of the US consistently ruled that the amendment did not extend the government's taxing powers beyond coroporation profits.
2007-05-10 09:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jerry H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read it in both high school and college and then gave it a bit more detailed review in law school. To get a good notion of the debates and discussions surrounding its adoption, also read the Federalist Papers. Your son would probably, if he enjoyed the other documents, enjoy those.
2007-05-10 10:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because I love my country and it is my responsibility as a citizen to defend the constitution, I read parts of it regularly and have read it from beginning to end several times.
It also helps you know the facts when you are arguing with supporters of the BIG LIE.
Now read that first statement again. It is a citizens responsibility to defend the constitution. It is the only thing between us and a run amok congress. Which it is looking like we have one today.
2007-05-10 09:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by rmagedon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, not just in school, but I try to read it regularly, to make sure I don't forget anything.
Mainly, I like to be prepared when discussing politics and how the federal government has exceeded all the Constitutional limitations on it.
2007-05-10 08:43:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I am an attorney and read it in law school, and history class.
I read it often - parts of it - in connection with work or current events.
It's our nation's governing document. It constitutes the "rules" of how this country is run. Everyone should know what it says and how our government works.
2007-05-10 08:46:26 · answer #8 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Government class
2007-05-10 08:44:52 · answer #9 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have and think that every responsible citizen should. Our whole society depends on this document and it should not be just something that we know exists, but don't know what it contains. What good does it do to have a shop full of wonderful tools if you are not even aware of what they are and learn how to use them?
2007-05-10 08:48:45 · answer #10 · answered by DIAL 911 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋