EXAMINATION ON FIVE POINT PROGRAM OF SERVICE - Citizenship
EXAMINATION ON FIVE POINT PROGRAM OF SERVICE
Over several pages of the SAL booklet, there are questions and answers as well as projects necessary to attain each of the five stars, and ultimately the Five Point Program of Service.
The projects can be completed by a group of squadron members, or an individual.
Citizenship
1. Recite or write the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America. Write an essay on what it means to you. (Optional essay)
Answer - We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
2. What date is set aside to commemorate the signing of the Constitution of the United States? Name the five members of the committee chosen to write the Declaration of Independence.
Answer - September 17. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston.
3. Recite or write the American’s Creed. (Optional) Write an essay on what it means to you.
Answer - I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable, established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag and to defend it against all enemies.
4. Name the mayor and members of your city council; the state governor; the congressional representative from your district; and the two U.S. senators from the state. Attend and report on a meeting of the city’s governing body.
Answer - Information must be obtained locally.5. What are the three divisions of government provided for in the Constitution of the United States?
Answer - Executive (enforces the laws), Legislative (makes the laws), and Judicial (interprets the laws).
6. Assist the sponsoring post and other agencies in a non-partisan “Get Out the Vote” campaign. Examples: newspaper ads, fliers and such, urging the public to vote for the candidate of their choice.
7. Assist nonprofit campaigns such as United Way, Red Cross, etc.
8. Participate in oratorical and essay contests on citizenship subjects. These contests are sponsored by both The American Legion and Auxiliary. Students may enter either one for credit.
9. Participate in religious activities. Give a brief written report.
10. Encourage your associates of the benefits of being thrifty
