Understanding the U.S. Constitution

What was the special occasion celebrated on September 17, 2012, in the Constitution Hall Pass?

• The 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution

• The 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution

• The 250th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution

• The 300th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution

Who hosted the special edition of Constitution Hall Pass on September 17, 2012?

• Anderson Cooper

• George Stephanopoulos

• Diane Sawyer

• Wolf Blitzer

Which important event coincided with the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution?

• A major Supreme Court decision

• A significant presidential election

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the Civil War

What does George Stephanopoulos emphasize about the presidency in the Constitution Hall Pass?

• The president's power is absolute

• The president's authority comes from the people

• The president is above the law

• The president is elected by Congress

Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the presidency?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Who is one of the past presidents George Stephanopoulos worked closely with?

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

What is the primary source of the president's authority according to the Constitution Hall Pass?

• The military

• The votes of "we the people"

• The Supreme Court

• The Congress

What is the main theme of the Constitution Hall Pass hosted by George Stephanopoulos?

• The history of the U.S. military

• The significance of the U.S. Constitution and the presidency

• The role of the Supreme Court

• The history of American political parties

What is the significance of September 17 in relation to the U.S. Constitution?

• It is the day the Constitution was ratified

• It is the day the Constitution was signed

• It is the day the Bill of Rights was added

• It is the day the first president was inaugurated

What does George Stephanopoulos reflect on in the Constitution Hall Pass?

• His experiences as a journalist

• His experiences working with past presidents

• His experiences as a lawyer

• His experiences as a historian