Rules and Laws

1. Rules and Laws What’s the difference?

2. Constitution Trivia Let’s see what you know…

3. 4,440 That’s between 16 and 18 pages. Approximately how many words are in the U. S. Constitution?

4. There is one major typographical error in the Constitution. Which word is misspelled?

5. It used to be a criminal offense to wear a costume while collecting a debt in Massachusetts. The following laws were once passed by lawmakers in the various states mentioned. Think about what conditions and/or concerns might have led to their passage…

6. A Michigan public health law said that the failure to provide individual drinking utensils was a misdemeanor.

7. A Tennessee law said that a man could not divorce his wife unless he left her 10 pounds of dried beans, 5 pounds of apples, 1 side of meat, and enough yarn to knot her own stockings for a year.

8. In Nevada, a teacher must swear that she or he had never taken part in a duel before she or he was allowed to take a teaching position.

9. A Portland, Oregon city law forbade anyone to bathe in the rivers, lakes, or creeks within its corporate limits without wearing a dress that covers the body from the neck to the knees.

10. A Washington state law said that a driver of a car not equipped with ashtrays is liable for a $200. fine.

11. It was against the law in Altoona, Pennsylvania for a babysitter to raid her or his employer’s refrigerator.

12. In Blue Earth, Minnesota, a law said that no child under twelve could talk on the telephone unless accompanied by a parent.

13. Rules and laws are everywhere, right? See whether you can tell the difference… • When you were little, your parents had rules about when you had to go to sleep. • rule • You cannot sleep on a park bench. • law • I say you cannot sleep in class. • rule

14. Clothes have to pass inspection. • law • Conroe High has a dress code. • rule • Some schools require uniforms. • rule • Children’s clothes must be flame retardant. • law

15. Prices charged by telephone companies are decided by law. • law • You can’t make prank calls. • law • You can’t use a cell phone at school between 7:17 a.m. and 2:35 p.m. • rule • You have to pay your cell phone bill. • rule

16. You can’t got swimming for an hour after you’ve eaten. • rule • You can’t go in the water if the water is polluted. • law • You can only watch TV one hour each day. • rule • You cannot sell copies of DVDs. • law

17. Rules and laws are made for the same reasons – for protection, safety, and to see that there is equal treatment for all. Rules and laws are different in that it is more serious to break a law. Punishment for breaking laws is more severe. Usually when you break a law, you must go before a judge. So, you’re getting the idea. Rules become laws when they are made and enforced by governing bodies.

18. Constitution Trivia

19. about 4,440 That’s about 16-18 single-spaced, typewritten pages… The world’s longest is India’s, about 500,000 words. Ours gets the prize for the oldest and shortest. Approximately how many words are in the U.S. Constitution?

20. Pensylvania (should be Pennsylvania…) There is one major typographical error in the Constitution. What is it?

21. 39 men How many people signed the Constitution?

22. Benjamin Franklin at age 81 Who was the oldest person to sign the Constitution and how old was he?

23. Jonathan Dayton, at age 26, from New Jersey Who was the youngest person to sign the Constitution and how old was he at the time?

24. 4 million How many people lived in the United States when the Constitution was signed?

25. about 300 million What is the population of the U.S. today?

26. Philadelphia - (population about 40,000 then, today’s is about 1.5 million) What was the largest city in the United States when the Constitution was signed?

27. 27 How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

28. Constitution quiz Let’s see what you know!

29. the Declaration of Independence the Constitution the New York Times the American way b) the Constitution What is the name of the written document that representatives of the original 13 states signed which listed the rules of how our government will work?

30. the President the Supreme Court the Congress the Texas Rangers c) the Congress The Constitution said this group could pass laws.

31. the President the Supreme Court the Congress the Texas Rangers a) the President This person is to make sure the laws are executed and is in charge of the army, navy, and air force.

32. The President The Supreme Court The Congress The Texas Rangers b) the Supreme Court The Constitution said this group will make sure the laws that Congress passes are fair and do not violate our rights.

33. the President the dictionary the Constitution the Supreme Court c) the Constitution This is where we look to find the rules like how old the President must be, how many people are on the Supreme Court, and how we are to choose our Congress.

34. George Washington James Madison Benjamin Franklin Arnold Schwartzeger George Washington James Madison Benjamin Franklin Which people helped write the Constitution?

35. the Articles of Incorporation the Bill of Rights the “no no” list the White House papers b) the Bill of Rights What is the part of the Constitution called that lists the rights we have that the government cannot violate?

36. amendments appendix add-ons attachments a) amendments The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution when it was first written to protect the people from the government. The Bill of Rights lists 10 rights which are protected. These added items to the Constitution are numbered and called…

37. the 25th amendment the 1st amendment the last amendment the free amendment b) 1st amendment Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of press are found in what amendment?

38. the Civil amendment the 14th amendment the Fair amendment the Right amendment b) the 14th amendment Which amendment, passed after the Civil War, made sure that all rights protected under the Constitution were guaranteed to all people regardless of their color?