Essay Contest Details

"Educating citizens of the United States is the key to a vibrant democracy. Park University supports our students and communities in understanding their freedoms and to realize their Founding Fathers' vision for a prosperous future." - Dr. Michael Droge   President, Park University

The Democracy Day essay contest will focus on the U.S. Constitution and is in support of Congressional legislation requiring federally funded schools to hold an annual educational program to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution.

Essay Topic

"Should the rules of the U.S. Senate be changed to eliminate the power of the minority to prevent the majority from acting?"

Who Can Enter

The essay contest is open to all current Park University undergraduate students.

Essay Format

250 words maximum (single-spacing preferred)

Grand Prize

Dell Inspiron Mini Laptop/Netbook and All-in-One Printer

Deadline to Submit

October 2, 2009 (5:00 p.m. CDT)

Submit Essays to:

Send via e-mail to:
erik.bergrud@park.edu

Winner Announced

November 3, 2009

The Judges

Essays will be judged by a distinguished panel of scholars and public officials.

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