On September 17, 1787, thirty nine members signed the United States Constitution to conclude the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Since its ratification, the US Constitution, with few additions, has remained the framing document for the government of the United States. This document, with its twenty-seven amendments, also guarantees the numerous rights that define American citizenship.
Each September 17th, Tusculum College, along with other colleges and universities, sets aside time to commemorate the signing of the Constitution by providing opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to learn more about this important document. This year the focus of Constitution Day will be to encourage an informed voter population. Join us on Wednesday, September 17th from 11:30am-1:30pm in Niswonger Commons for a Constitution Day fair. Activities include:
- Opportunities for voter registration, if you have not yet done so.
- Information on the upcoming election on November 4, 2014.
- Games to test your knowledge of the US Constitution.
- Display of fact vs. fiction regarding the US Constitution.
If you are looking for more information about how your voice and your vote make a difference, both locally and nationally, or for more information about the process of registering to vote or requesting an absentee ballot, please explore the links below:
This website provides resources regarding the voter registration process for each state and other processes such as requesting an absentee ballot.
A nonpartisan website created by state election officials through the National Association of Secretaries of State to help eligible voters figure out how and where to vote.
An excellent source of data on the civic and political participation of young Americans, including the voting patterns of youth and of college students specifically.
For faculty and students who will be out of the country for the election, this site offers detailed information and easy-to-use tools for registering to vote and receiving an absentee ballot overseas.
A nonpartisan organization with information on how to register to vote in each state, bios and voting records for members of Congress, and more.
A non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1990, Rock the Vote engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities.
The Election Assistance Commission, established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), is an independent, bipartisan commission charged with developing guidance to meet HAVA requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information on election administration. The EAC also maintains the national mail voter registration form developed in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.