It seems that a lot of Americans have a very limited knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. What should we tell people who don't think such knowledge is important? Give as many good answers as you can think of!
Thanks.
2007-12-12 02:45:07 · 21 answers · asked by MK 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
It is the primary duty and knowledge of every citizen to know by heart their constitution...especially its preamble....its territory, its form of government, the divisions of its government, the primary duties of its governance towards its people, their rights and privileges, their responsibility to the state and people.
People must know their constitution and whatever amends therein to call the attention of people in the government in the event that they are already violating and abusing the people of their functions and duties in their governance.
The people can impeach their president and other impeachable members of the 3 divisions of the government.
You must know your constitution so you know what do you expect from your leaders in the various levels of government and its machineries...with corresponding responsibilities....
Not knowing your constitution is as if not knowing that you are a citizen of your nation....because you are living like not knowing your family and your abode....that is why the country is falling apart and letting their leaders abused them and the machineries of the government is not performing well because nobody or very few voices is calling the attention of those in power to make good in their service to the people...despite that in all the people do...the government imposes taxes but not of equal representations of such taxes go back to the service of the people....for no taxes without equal representations to the people....
The constitution is the basic foundation of the land or country or nation...and no laws shall be made and can be implemented in violation of the fundamental stipulations of the constitution....such laws is unconstitutional and therefore ILLEGAL....
No officials of the nation shall be elected or shall seat in power to represent the people NOT CALLED FOR BY THE CONSTITUTION....AND NO LAWS SHALL BE ENACTED NOT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION....
THE CONSTITUTION IS THE ASPIRATIONS OF THE PEOPLE OF SUCH COUNTRY....AND ITS COLOR OR FLAG AND ITS SYMBOLS IS DEFINED IN THE CONSTITUTION....THEREFORE...TAKE OUT THE CONSTITUTION, THAT COUNTRY IS IN PERIL....AND THEIR PEOPLE SHALL BE IN CHAOS....ANARCHY....DISSOLVED.
I am not an American, a Filipino and our first constitution of 1935 was patterned in the Constitution of the United States of America, hence twice has been amended. bye.
2007-12-12 03:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by johnny N 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A lot of Americans have a very limited knowledge of a lot of things. I don't think there is anything that you can say that would change things. What might work, however, is if you could create a slick reality show or game show that requires knowledge of the Constitution to win money.
2007-12-12 03:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by Robert S 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
People just need to know their rights. I'm Canadian but I took a course on American Jurisprudence and I actually found the Constitution to be quite interesting, and I was surprised at how much of it is so different from what most Americans think they know about it. For example, I recalled what Americans were saying about the right to free speech during the Dixie Chicks scandal, and I compared it to what the Constitution actually said. There's so much that people think they know, when they actually have it all wrong!
2007-12-12 02:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by psykhaotic 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
we need to start with our education system. If you don't know where you came from, how do you know where you are going? Our history is poorly taught in public schools. We MUST put a higher emphasis on our Constitution, and what our founding fathers vision of this country was. Unfortunately, political correctness has hampered teachers. How many students know what the bill of rights are? What were the Articles of Confederation? What the civil war was really fought over? Start with our schools!!
2007-12-12 06:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by jay f 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell them to go bury their head in the sand and stop breathing. The Constituion is the what are country was founded on. That is what we stand for. It's in corporate america terms "Our Mission Statement". People need to read and understand it more importantly understand it. If more people understood what it means we would not be facing as many problems as we are as Americans. We have the right to speak up and be heard. We, all Americans, are this country. Not one person. WE ARE!!!!! More people need to understand the Constitution and follow through with its meaning.
2007-12-12 02:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by BoSoX4LiFe 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution is the very ground and basis for our being a nation that we say we value. Without an understanding of what makes a nation great, there is no hope that nation will remain great.
Also, to refute the lies of the Federalist Society.
2007-12-12 02:48:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Americans should read and understand the Constitution because it defines the rights and responsibilities that Citizens have entrusted to them.
It tells them the limits of authority that goverment has.
It also allows you to understand just how important the process of participating in elections and your local goverment is to you, your family, and the community.
2007-12-12 03:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by Diane G 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is simple it is what America is about . We are proud to be Americans in this country we have freedom and rights. Many have died so we may have the right to the US constitution that knowledge may come to their rescue.
2007-12-12 02:58:14 · answer #8 · answered by song Bird 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there is an expectation of privateness it somewhat is implied interior the form. it somewhat is, the government won't be able to (without reason and a judges authorization) snoop on a private citizen's inner maximum conversations without their awareness. The Patriot Act is an instantaneous violation of that maximum appropriate. it somewhat is the reason there is the Miranda Act, the place the police could desire to "examine you your rights" whilst they arrest and/or detain you. actual - on a city street in public, there is no "expectation of privateness", yet whilst at your domicile of abode or using your telephone/cellular telephone, there is. And The Patriot Act trounces throughout that maximum appropriate.
2016-11-26 00:49:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this out. I had to learn about our constitution in high school. When I listened to this it made me go back and study the constitution again. Yeah read the constitution. You're american aren't you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuBo4E77ZXo
2007-12-12 10:07:45 · answer #10 · answered by MamaDiva 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋