The F-Word Is Constitutional

(Our politics class is studying for an essay on the US constitution, with our teacher trying to give us a few hints.)

Teacher: “Okay, so what else does the constitution involve?”

(Silence…)

Teacher: “Come on! You all know this. It’s the f-word…”

(The entire class erupts into laughter. The teacher looks slightly perturbed.)

Teacher: “Now come on; mentioning the f-word can get you at least five marks.”

(The class laughs even harder. It suddenly dawns on the teacher what she has just implied.)

Teacher: “FEDERALISM! The word I was looking for was FEDERALISM! For goodness sake, don’t put the other word in your essay!”