Question: Who said “that without impeachment the only way to remove a bad president would be assassination”? A) Ben Franklin B) George Washington C) James Madison D) James Monroe (Answer: […]
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A Convention to Amend the Articles of Confederation, 1787Â
Question: Who is considered to be “The Father of the Constitution”? 1. George Washington 2. Thomas Jefferson 3. James Madison 4. James Monroe (Answer: 3. James Madison, author of the […]
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Americans: ‘Citizens of a Republic’
What does it mean to be an engaged citizen?
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Historian offers a correction about land division
To the Editor: I’m writing with one suggested correction to Karen Chase’s otherwise wonderful January “Remembering Civics” column on local government. Thank you, Karen. Keep up the good work. My […]
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The history of Kent’s form of governmentÂ
Trivia Question What is the importance of the date December 15? A) The Constitution was signed on that date B) It is when the first ten amendments to the Constitution […]
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Explaining Kent’s government
In 2025, registered voters in Kent, Conn., will be voting for: A) Board of Selectmen B) Zoning Board Members C) Members of the Board of Education D) All of the […]
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What is the Electoral College and why do we have one?Â
Question What is the Electoral College? 1. A college in Washington, D.C., where states send delegates to vote for president and vice president 2. The people who vote for president […]
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What is September’s important holiday that doesn’t get much attention?
Question: Who was the first President of the United States – Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Hanson or George Washington? Answer: John Hanson was the first President of the government […]