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The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787 and the U.S. Congress has designated September 17 as Constitution Day in the United States. To celebrate the Day – DSU will sponsor a number of activities:
1) Take the Constitution Quiz:
http://www.departments.dsu.edu/surveys/constitutionDayQ/LoginInstruction.asp All correct entries will be submitted in a drawing for a $25 Bookstore gift certificate courtesy of Student Affairs. The drawing will be held in the Marketplace on Wednesday at noon so please take the quiz prior to 11:00 on Wednesday (you do not need to be present to win) 2) Stop by the Spectrum Lounge in the TC (near Java City) on Wednesday, September 17 to watch three films (**Plot information taken from Amazon.com**): Key Constitutional Concepts - a documentary (10:30 a.m.)
This documentary begins by introducing the Constitution and why it was created. It then examines key Constitutional concepts - separation of powers and individual rights - by focusing on two landmark cases: Youngstown v. Sawyer, a challenge to President Truman’s decision to put the steel mills under government control, and Gideon v. Wainwright, in which the Supreme Court establishes the right to be represented by an attorney. (from the Annenberg Foundation; 62 minutes) Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1:15 p.m.)
Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed on a lark by the spineless governor of his state. He is reunited with the state's senior senator--presidential hopeful and childhood hero, Senator Joseph Paine. In Washington, however, Smith discovers many of the shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boy’s camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss, Jim Taylor. Taylor first tries to corrupt Smith and then later attempts to destroy Smith through a scandal. Starring James Stewart, Jean Arthur, and Claude Rains; directed by Frank Capra, and 1940 Oscar winner for Best Original Story. State of the Union (3:00 p.m.)
Spencer Tracy plays Grant Matthews, who is persuaded by his mistress, powerful publishing heiress Kay Thorndyke, played to the hilt by Angela Lansbury, to seek the Republican nomination. Katharine Hepburn plays Mary Matthews, who joins her estranged husband to present a public portrait of a happy family. With the aid of the conniving political boss Jim Conover, played by Adolphe Menjou, Matthews begins the long road to the White House. 3) The DSU Drama Club (Fear the Turkey) will present an activity associated with the Constitutional Amendments at Noon on Wednesday, September 17 in the Marketplace 4) Visit the DSU Library and see their display (it might help you answer the Quiz questions), and check out the Library’s Constitution webpage:
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