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September 16th, 2011 at 4:01:09 PM
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September 16 is Constitution Day in the United States. Yeah, I had no idea either.
However, here is a Trivia Question: How many times does the word "democracy" appear in the U.S. Constitution?
Also, take this quiz to determine which "Founding Father" you are most like (and report it here). Will anyone get, "Thomas Jefferson"?
However, here is a Trivia Question: How many times does the word "democracy" appear in the U.S. Constitution?
Also, take this quiz to determine which "Founding Father" you are most like (and report it here). Will anyone get, "Thomas Jefferson"?
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
September 16th, 2011 at 4:09:54 PM
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I got Washington on the first try. I retook it answering differently for some borderline questions and got Mason.
Didn't vote on the trivia yet, somewhat uncomfortable seeing polls without the "Logan option" ;)
Didn't vote on the trivia yet, somewhat uncomfortable seeing polls without the "Logan option" ;)
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September 16th, 2011 at 4:14:30 PM
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No kidding, I got Washington. Might explain my bad teeth?
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
September 16th, 2011 at 4:15:34 PM
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I voted zero.
I scored James Madison, which turns out to be appropriate.
I scored James Madison, which turns out to be appropriate.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
September 16th, 2011 at 4:27:33 PM
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Where's the "I'm Jerry Logan" option?
Interesting quiz, it said Washington for me, too.
I voted 0, as I think the Constitution talks about a republic mostly.
Interesting quiz, it said Washington for me, too.
I voted 0, as I think the Constitution talks about a republic mostly.
September 16th, 2011 at 4:57:55 PM
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Section 4 talks about each Stste being guarenteed a Republican Form of Government.
I scored Madison.
I scored Madison.
September 16th, 2011 at 5:03:58 PM
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Quote: MidtownSection 4 talks about each Stste being guarenteed a Republican Form of Government.
If only it were true :-)
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
September 16th, 2011 at 5:17:39 PM
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I got George Mason damn tea party libertarian states rights guy.
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September 16th, 2011 at 5:27:26 PM
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I got George Mason
Be careful when you follow the masses, the M is sometimes silent.
September 16th, 2011 at 5:35:35 PM
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Quote: kenarmanI got George Mason
Wanna buy some books?
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October 3rd, 2011 at 3:04:58 PM
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Quote: AyecarumbaHowever, here is a Trivia Question: How many times does the word "democracy" appear in the U.S. Constitution?
So what's the official answer?
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
October 3rd, 2011 at 3:15:19 PM
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James Madison -- diligent, scholarly, and shy.
I put zero because this is supposed to be a republic, not a democracy. For those who don't know the difference, in a republic we elect leaders to use their best judgment to govern. A democracy is majority rules. I hope I got that right.
I put zero because this is supposed to be a republic, not a democracy. For those who don't know the difference, in a republic we elect leaders to use their best judgment to govern. A democracy is majority rules. I hope I got that right.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
October 3rd, 2011 at 5:37:45 PM
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Quote: NareedSo what's the official answer?
Sorry about that. I thought my response with the answer had been saved some time ago, but apparently not.
In any case, the members of the board again demonstrate a strong aptitude for reasoning out answers, (or good guessing). The correct response is "zero". The word "democracy" does not appear once in the 4,400 words that make up the Constitution. For more interesting facts, check out this website.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
October 3rd, 2011 at 5:42:11 PM
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Quote: WizardJames Madison -- diligent, scholarly, and shy.
I put zero because this is supposed to be a republic, not a democracy. For those who don't know the difference, in a republic we elect leaders to use their best judgment to govern. A democracy is majority rules. I hope I got that right.
Well Republican doesn't appear very often either. The word God also does not appear.
Quote: constitutionRepublican government
The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.
Is Canada a republic or a democracy or both?
