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-- Fun, Facts, and Trivia
May 2005 Issue
The Dirksen Center wants to help teachers teach better by giving them the opportunity to use technology to create, customize, and share online learning activities in their classrooms. The Center wants to help students learn more by bringing educational resources together in one place that provide new ways to learn about Congress interactively.
** THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN SOCIETY TRIVIA**
1. The United States Constitution has survived for more than 200 years primarily because…
A) Most Presidents have ignored provisions that are obsolete.
B) The United States has won most of its wars.
C) Most immigrants to the United States come from democratic countries.
D) The language of the Constitution allows for a variety of interpretations.2. Which action would be unconstitutional?
A) The President vetoing a foreign aid bill.
B) A state levying a tax on products from another state.
C) The Senate rejecting a treaty negotiated by the President.
D) The Supreme Court declaring a state law null and void.3. Which characteristic is most essential to a democratic society?
A) A respect for individual rights.
B) A federal structure of government.
C) A strong two-party system.
D) A written constitution.
Answers to April's issue of Fun, Facts, and Trivia: http://www.webcommunicator.org/funfactstrivia0405ans.htm.
Do you have or know of an online activity you would like The Dirksen Congressional Center to feature on its new Web site for students -- Congress for Kids? The Center is currently seeking online activities that provide new ways to learn about Congress and the workings of the federal government interactively.
If you have questions or suggestions for online activities, contact Cindy Koeppel.
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