Stop by Strozier Library on Wednesday, September 17th to celebrate Constitution Day! From 1 to 3pm, we’ll have a Trivia Table set up on the 1st floor by the circulation desk. Answer trivia questions about the U.S. Constitution to win snacks and library swag!
On September 17th, 1787, members of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the United States Constitution, establishing it as the blueprint of the new U.S. government. Articles 1 through 7 outline the structure, responsibilities, and limitations of the federal government.
The first ten constitutional amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, protect people’s individual rights. These include freedoms of speech and religion, the guarantee of a trial by jury, protection from cruel and unusual punishment, and the right to protest. The remaining amendments (11-27) were ratified case by case over the past two centuries. They guarantee citizens’ right to vote without restrictions based on race, sex, or age (beyond 18). They also clarify aspects of government functions, such as congressional representation, taxation, and the two-term limit on holding presidential office.
To learn more about the U.S. Constitution, its historical context, and analysis, check out our Constitution Day Libguide!
Federal Depository Libraries provide free equal access to U.S. government information. FSU Libraries became a federal depository library in 1941. Our government information can be accessed by students, faculty, and the public for free! For additional resources about state, federal, and international government information, please visit the FSU Libraries’ Government Information page.
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