AN ESSAY CONTEST “HOW DOES THE U.S. CONSTITUTION PROTECT MY RIGHTS TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS?” The United States Constitution has survived over 223 years. It has enabled every citizen to enjoy the fruits of “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”. How does the U.S. Constitution protect our freedom to pursue the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness which were established by the Founding Fathers? How do they affect the current times? We encourage students to interview parents, grandparents and/or senior citizens who, by their devotion to our country, have been an inspiration in your life. In order to rekindle the commitment to our Founding Principles, you are invited to participate in expressing your understanding of this unique document in 750 words or less. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE? All current students in 7th through 12th grade, enrolled in a public, private or parochial school, or students who are home-schooled in the United States, as well as Grandparents and/or Senior Citizens are eligible to participate. An essay must be written exclusively for this competition. Only one entry is allowed per participant. The essay must be the participant’s own original work and no more than 750 words. JUDGING: Every essay will be judged on the participant’s understanding, development and presentation. In addition, the essay will be judged on Spelling, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Topic Development, and Supporting Statements. AN ESSAY MUST BE 12 POINT LETTERING, TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT, AND DOUBLE SPACED. Please do not put your name on your essay; but do staple your entry form to the essay as the coversheet. Essays must be POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 30, 2011. ENTRIES SHOULD BE MAILED TO: CONSTITUTION AND COUNTRY 15333 Culver Dr. Suite 340-512 Irvine, CA 92604 PRIZES: • 1st Place = $150 • 2nd Place = $100 • 3rd Place = $75 • 7th AND 8th grade submissions will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes • 9th through 12th grade submissions will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes • Grandparents/SENIOR CITIZENS will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes

ESSAY CONTEST

STUDENT ENTRY FORM

ATTACH TO ESSAY (Please Print Legibly)

ESSAY CONTEST

SENIOR CITIZEN AND/OR GRANDPARENT

ENTRY FORM

ATTACH TO ESSAY (Please Print Legibly)

This contest is sponsored by Constitution and Country who will retain exclusive rights to use your essay and likeness in the promotion and execution of the organization’s programs and activities.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTEST RULES

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Winners will be notified by DECEMBER 30, 2011 by telephone and / or email.

In case of a tie, interviews may be held with the participants to determine the winner.

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Questions please contact Linda@ConstitutionAndCountry.com

or (800) 934-4380. Please make a copy of this for your records.

    • WHAT DO THESE WORDS MEAN?

    • DO THEY MEAN THE SAME NOW AS WHEN THEY WERE WRITTEN?

    • WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THESE WORDS?

    • WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN KEEPING AMERICA TRUE TO tiiiii THE U. S. CONSTITUTION?

This contest is sponsored by Constitution and Country who will retain exclusive rights to use your essay and likeness in the promotion and execution of the organization’s programs and activities.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTEST RULES

Winners will be notified by

DECEMBER 30, 2011

by telephone and / or email.

In case of a tie, interviews may be held with the participants to determine the winner.

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Questions please contact Linda@ConstitutionAndCountry.com

or (800) 934-4380. Please make a copy of this for your records.