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Jody Baumgartner
US Constitutional Trivia, Thursday Edition
DID YOU KNOW?
John Shallus, a clerk for the Pennsylvania General Assembly, physically wrote the Constitution down on parchment paper. The Convention paid him $30 for his services, which is worth about $800 today.
In the list of signatories, the word Pennsylvania is missing an “n.” In Article 1 Section 10, there’s an errant apostrophe attached to what should be its. There are spellings such as defence or labour and even “chuse” for choose.
Which position has the longest term of office in the federal government, aside from federal judges? According to the Constitution, the Comptroller General of the United States and the Assistant Comptroller General have the longest tenure at 15 years each. (See: Art. I, sec. 8, cl. 18; Art. I. sec. 9, cl. 7; and Art. II, sec. 2, cl. 2).
You’ve Heard It Before, But It’s True: DEGREE WORKS Matters!
Probably the single best online tool ECU students can be familiar with is Degree Works, which makes navigating your degree – what classes to take, etc. – simple!
See: https://politicalscience.ecu.edu/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/119/2019/07/DegreeWorks-ProTips-004.pdf
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Oxford Bibliographies Publishes Dr. Baumgartner’s “Political Humor and Its Effects”
Dr. Baumgartner’s review essay of political humor and its effects was recently published by the online Oxford Bibliographies.
“Developed cooperatively with scholars and librarians worldwide, Oxford Bibliographies offers exclusive, authoritative research guides. Combining the best features of an annotated bibliography and a high-level encyclopedia, this cutting-edge resource directs researchers to the best available scholarship across a wide variety of subjects.”
A link to the essay is here: https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780199756223/obo-9780199756223-0350.xml?rskey=Rt3rNM&result=217.
SURE, IT MAY SOUND CORNY, BUT WE’LL SAY IT ANYWAYS…
Best of luck, new students, returning students – all – in the coming semester!
Welcome Back – Students, Faculty, Staff!
All of us in the Dept. of Political Science hope you have a happy, successful, fruitful semester!
The 2nd Annual Constitution Bee: September 16, 9-Noon
Join us for ECU’s 2nd Annual Constitution Bee in the Black Box Theater (student center), Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Students from John Paul II High School will be facing off against ECU students.
Participate as an individual, sign up with a 3-4 person team, or just come and watch!
Classic Moments in Political Humor: Stephen Colbert at the White House Press Correspondents Dinner
Nothing to say – simply a classic! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ-a2KeyCAY.
This Day in History (1898): Armistice ends the Spanish-American War
The brief and one-sided Spanish-American War comes to an end when Spain formally agrees to a peace protocol on U.S. terms: the cession of Cuba, Puerto Rico and Manila in the Philippines to the United States pending a final peace treaty.
From History.com. Read more: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/armistice-ends-the-spanish-american-war