How much do you know?

Recently I had the privilege of reading and finishing a book based upon the role of Democracy, and its impact on the overall sphere of international politics. While both the impact and tantalizing legacy of democracy can not be overlooked, many have come to beleve its role as a lasting force within the broader realm of individual countries or even continents has been far from consistent. But regardless of whether or not you believe global democracy has actually taken proper root across the expanding range of new or ever-evolving nation-states, one thing is certain those seeking the saving graces of democracy, no matter how revolutionary they may be, will have to endure the personal and collective hardship of participatory politics. And as everybody knows, in order to correctly participate, one has to first be adequately informed.

In lieu of this recent revelation towards the importance of education as it relates to comprehensive political inclusion, I’ve decided to extend the limits of my blog, so as to hopefully generate a new and improved desire for all of my readers. I’ve chosen to do so, because I believe its time for American Democracy to rid itself and its reputation as a country that expects others to do as we say, and not as we do! If we are truly to become in President Reagan’s terms a “shinning city upon the hill”, we need to begin restoring the processes of: enhanced-equalizing participation, dedication to and respect for our time tested political existence, and above all, a personal desire for greater inclusion into the dynamic world of political information.

So to assist each of us with this short list of aforementioned requests, I’ve included below, a simple, yet precise list of questions, all of which will look to not only raise your curiosity, but hopefully instill a fondness for the very democratic republic you are, and should be, a vital part of.

Good luck in your efforts:

1. The Constitutional Convention was intentionally convened for the purpose of re-vamping what loosely configured US document?
2. How many US Presidents actually signed the Constitution? And who were they?
3. For his role and participation at the Constitutional Convention, this former Virginia statesman was given the distinguished title of “father of the constitution”?
4. Which founding father was fluent in Greek, Latin, French, Spanish, Italian, and German?
5. Twelve of the thirteen original colonies sent delegates to the Constitutional Convention, which state was not represented?
6. What were the first two American political factions?
7. Who were the Democratic and Republican Party’s first Presidential candidates?
8. Who served as America’s first Secretary of State and Treasury?
9. How many Amendments does the Constitution have?
10. With its ratification, the Constitution officially became effective. Which state am I speaking of?
11. On what date was the Constitution signed?
12. Which three men co-authored the Federalist Papers? And what was their intention for doing so?

All answers will be provided on April 5th 2008. And please remember too not cheat, and if you would, please post all your responses via my blog within the "comments" section.