Utah Constitution Scavenger Hunt

Writing a state constitution was the last hurdle Utah had to overcome to become a state. Today we are going to be exploring the Utah State Constitution a little bit, but keep in mind that it has changed over time. 

Roman numeral work like this: 

I=1

V=5

X=10

Roman numerals work by combining the letters together to get the value. For example, III=3 (1+1+1), XII=12 (10+1+1), and VI=6 (5+1). 

Roman numerals are typically listed from largest number to smallest number. 

WHEN you see a smaller number on the left-hand side of a larger number (like IV), that means that you subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IV=4 (5-1) and IX=9 (10-1). 

There might be a series like this in the middle of a larger number (such as XIV). In this case, you complete the subtraction of the smaller left number from the bigger right number, then take that total and add it to the other values. For example, XIV=14 ( (5-1)+10) or XIX=19 ( (10-1)+10).

Roman numerals are used throughout legal documents and other types of documents, so knowing how they're used will be useful. 


Using the state constitution, answer the questions below.

Utah State Constitution.pdf

According to Article I, Section 1, what rights do people in Utah have? (Finish each phrase)

 According to Article I, Section 3, what is the supreme law of the land? 

 According to Article I, Section 19, how many witnesses do you need to convict someone of treason? 

 According to Article IV, Section 7, can there be a property qualification to vote? 

 According to Article VI, Section 16, how long can annual general sessions of the legislature last?  

 According to Article VII, Section 3, how old must someone be to run for Governor? 

 According to the same section, how old must someone be to run for Attorney General? 

 According to Article VII, Section 15, who is the custodian of public moneys? 

 According to Article VII, Section 20, what is the term for the Utah state seal? 

 According to Article VIII, Section 10, what CAN’T judges do while they are judges? 

 According to Article X, Section 3, who’s in charge of the public education system? 

 According to Article X, Section 9, what kind of schools CAN NOT receive funding from the state? 

 According to Article XIV, Section 2, What are the instances when it’s okay for the state to contract debt?  

 According to Article XXII, Section 3, What is the seat of the government? (the capitol) 

 According to the last page of the Constitution, what year was it written?