Teabaggers swallowed the English-only line from Republican/conservative leaders of theirs. The problem? Writing and reading. English is not only a spoken language, but includes writing too. And Teabonics is NOT proper English
Teabonics
Where is the apostrophe? Child is singular. Without the apostrophe, the word would be plural. Thus the proper noun would be children. The person meant to write child's. singular possessive. Right? Another one?
Teabonics
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ENGLISH IS OUR LANGUAGE NO EXCE(p)TIONS! And my favorite:
Yes no exce(p)tions. Except, excetion is spelled exception. But many a teabaggers would excuse these errors: http://tinyurl.com/399kl6r as an aberration...no they would not know the word aberration, but ask the teabaggers these simple questions:
I'd be amazed if they get any of the three correct, and since the teabaggers are so adamant about English only and English includes reading and, writing, I wonder if they would shudder if they realized that they would need to know how to write and read and possibly speak English properly in order to vote? In the south, there was a written test so one could vote. SCOTUS struck it down as discriminating against blacks. But since the Teabaggers love English only, then do I have a list for you folks to quiz the Teabggers and to see how American they really are:01) When you hang a jacket, it's hung. When you hang a person they're ?02) What is wrong with the word Toys R Us?03) In the English language how would you pronounce Boehner?
These test questions were created to disenfranchise blacks and poor whites, so they could not vote. Since the Teabaggers promote English only and their leaders and their party's past helped create this test, then they should not have a problem passing with a score of 80%. The problem? It's illegal and unamerican. And getting back to the countries who do not provide sample ballots in foreign languages; is a true testament to our countries' move to diversity. With that said, I wonder how many Teabaggers would pass the U.S. citizenship test? The one like my grandparents took, whose English were very limited, passed and became a U.S. citizen. And the teabaggers want to limit their right to vote?
Louisiana Literacy Test, circa 1960
(Passing was 80% or better)
1. Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
a. Public education b. employment c. voting d. jury trial
2. The federal census of the population is taken each five years. (True/False)
3. Name two rights a person indicted for a crime has.
4. A United States senator elected at the general election in November takes office the following year on what date?
5. Which definition applies to "amendment?"
a. Proposed change b. Making peace between two nations c. part of government.
6. A person appointed to the United States Supreme Court is appointed for a term of .
7. When the Constitution was approved by the original states, how many states had to ratify it in order to put it into effect?
8. Does enumeration affect the income tax levied on citizens in various states? (yes/no)
9. Persons opposed to swearing in an oath may instead say: "I solemnly ..."
10. To serve as President of the United States a person must have attained
a. 25 years b. 35 years c. 40 years d. 45 years
11. What words are required by law to be on all coins and paper currency of the United States?
12. The Supreme Court is the chief lawmaking body of the US. (True/False)
13. If a law passed by a state is contrary to provisions of the US Constitution, which law prevails?
14. If a vacancy occurs in the US Senate, the state must hold an election but, meanwhile, the place may be filled by a temporary appointment made by .
15. A US Senator is elected for a term of years.
16. Appropriation of money for the armed services can be only for a period limited to years.
17. The chief executive and administrative officers make up the branch of government.
18. Who passes laws dealing with piracy?
19. The number of representatives which a state is entitled to have in the House of Representatives is based on .
20. The Constitution protects an individual against punishments which are .
21. When a jury has heard and rendered a verdict in a case, and the judgement on the verdict has become final, the defendant cannot again be brought to trial for the same cause. (true/false)
22. Name two levels of government which may levy taxes.
23. Communism is the type of government in: a. The United States b. Russia c. England
24. Cases tried before a court of law are of what two types?
25. By a majority vote of the members of Congress, the Congress may change a provision of the Constitution. (T/F)
26. For security, each state has the right to form a .
27. The electoral vote for the President is counted in the presence of .
28. If no candidate for President receives a majority of the electoral vote, who decides who will become President?
29. Of the original 13 states, the one with the largest representation in Congress was .
30. Of which branch of government is the Speaker of the House a part? a. Legislative b. Executive c. Judicial
31. Capital punishment is the giving of a death sentence. (true/false)
32. In case the President is unable to perform the duties of office, who performs them? .
33. "Involuntary servitude" is permitted in the US upon conviction of a crime. (true/false)
34. If a state is a party to a case, the Constitution provides that original jurisdiction shall be in .
35. Congress passes laws regulating cases which are included in those over which the Supreme Court has jurisdiction.
36. The legislatures of the states decide how presidential electorates may be chosen. (true/false)
37. If it were proposed to join Alabama and Mississippi to form one state, what groups would have to approve for this to be done?
38. The Vice President presides over
39. The Constitution limits the size of the District of Columbia to .
40. The only laws which can be passed to apply to an area in a federal arsenal are those passed by , provided consent for the purchase of land is given by the .
41. In which document or writing is the Bill of Rights found?
42. Of which branch of government is a Supreme Court justice a part of? a. Executive b. Judicial c. Legislative
43. If no person receives a majority of the electoral votes, the Vice President is chosen by the Senate. (true/false)
44. Name two things which the states are forbidden to do by the US Constitution.
45. If election of President becomes the duty of the US House of Representative and it fails to act, who becomes President and when?
46. How many votes must a person receive in order to become President if the election is decided by the House of Representatives?
47. Conviction of which offenses disqualify you from voting?
a. Murder b. Petty theft c. Writing bad checks d. Making whiskey
48. The congress decides in what manner states elect presidential electors. (true/false)
49. Name two of the purposes of the US Constitution.
50. Congress is composed of .
51. All legislative powers granted in the US Constitution may legally be used only by .
52. Impeachment of US officials are tried by .
53. When a President of the US is impeached, who presides over the trial?
54. Money is coined by order of:
a. US Congress b. The President's Cabinet c. The States d. Treasury e. Federal Reserve Board
55. Persons elected to cast a state's vote for US President and Vice President are called Presidential
56. Name one power which is exclusively legislative and is mentioned in one of the parts of the US Constitution.
57. If a person flees from justice from one state into another, who has authority to ask for his return?
58. Whose duty is it to keep Congress informed of the state of the union?
59. If the two houses of Congress cannot agree on adjournment, who sets the time?
60. When the presidential electors meet to cast ballots for President, must all electors in a state vote for the same person for President, or can they vote for different persons if they so choose?
61. After presidential electors have voted, to whom do they send the count of their votes?
Well maybe it's time for them to rethink their ideas about English only. Because, if there is a literacy test, the teabaggers would fail miserably. And what of the Teabaggers who call people who have a good grasp of the English language elite? you tell themClick on the question to see the answer.)
1. What are the colors of our flag?
2. How many stars are there in our flag?
3. What color are the stars on our flag?
4. What do the stars on the flag mean?
5. How many stripes are there in the flag?
6. What color are the stripes?
7. What do the stripes on the flag mean?
8. How many states are there in the Union?
9. What is the 4th of July?
10. What is the date of Independence Day?
11. Independence from whom?
12. What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
13. Who was the first President of the United States?
14. Who is the President of the United States today?
15. Who is the vice-president of the United States today?
16. Who elects the President of the United States?
17. Who becomes President of the United States if the President should die?
18. For how long do we elect the President?
19. What is the Constitution?
20. Can the Constitution be changed?
21. What do we call a change to the Constitution?
22. How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
23. How many branches are there in our government?
24. What are the three branches of our government?
25. What is the legislative branch of our government?
26. Who makes the laws in the United States?
27. What is the Congress?
28. What are the duties of Congress?
29. Who elects the Congress?
30. How many senators are there in Congress?
31. Can you name the two senators from your state?
32. For how long do we elect each senator?
33. How many representatives are there in Congress?
34. For how long do we elect the representatives?
35. What is the executive branch of our government?
36. What is the judiciary branch of our government?
37. What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
38. What is the supreme court law of the United States?
39. What is the Bill of Rights?
40. What is the capital of your state?
41. Who is the current governor of your state?
42. Who becomes President of the United States if the President and the vice-president should die?
43. Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
44. Can you name thirteen original states?
45. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death."?
46. Which countries were our enemies during World War II?
47. What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union?
48. How many terms can the President serve?
49. Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
50. Who is the head of your local government?
51. According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of these requirements.
52. Why are there 100 Senators in the Senate?
53. Who selects the Supreme Court justice?
54. How many Supreme Court justice are there?
55. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
56. What is the head executive of a state government called?
57. What is the head executive of a city government called?
58. What holiday was celebrated for the first time by the Americans colonists?
59. Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
60. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
61. What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?
62. What is the national anthem of the United States?
63. Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
64. Where does freedom of speech come from?
65. What is a minimum voting age in the United States?
66. Who signs bills into law?
67. What is the highest court in the United States?
68. Who was the President during the Civil War?
69. What did the Emancipation Declaration do?
70. What special group advises the President?
71. Which President is called the "Father of our country"?
72. What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
73. Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
74. What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
75. What are the 13 original states of the U.S. called?
76. Name 3 rights of freedom guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
77. Who has the power to declare the war?
78. What kind of government does the United States have?
79. Which President freed the slaves?
80. In what year was the Constitution written?
81. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
82. Name one purpose of the United Nations?
83. Where does Congress meet?
84. Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
85. What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
86. Name one benefit of being citizen of the United States.
87. What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens?
88. What is the United States Capitol?
89. What is the White House?
90. Where is the White House located?
91. What is the name of the President's official home?
92. Name the right guaranteed by the first amendment.
93. Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
94. Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
95. In what month do we vote for the President?
96. In what month is the new President inaugurated?
97. How many times may a Senator be re-elected?
98. How many times may a Congressman be re-elected?
99. What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S. today?
100. How many states are there in the United States today?
ENGLISH ONLY!
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