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1. What do you hope to achieve by taking this course?
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2. Which sections of the Constitution (a) give powers to Congress and (b) restrict powers of Congress?
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3. Which sections of the Constitution restrict the powers of the States?
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4. Explain what you think is the single most important clause of the Constitution, and why.
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5. What individual or civil liberties were established by the original Constitution, prior to the amendments (Hint: look somewhere near the end of Article III)?
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6. Quote the section of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to remove authority from the federal courts (Hint: see the Article establishing the judiciary). Draft a simple law to take away an issue of your choice from the Courts.
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7. The Founders thought Congress was the most important branch, but now some would say that the President or Supreme Court is more important. Your view, and why?
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8. Give three examples of congressional power that affects your family every month. Cite the constitutional clauses creating each of those federal powers.
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9. What clause allows Congress go beyond powers expressly given to it by the Constitution? What power, currently retained by the States, do you think Congress should never take from them?
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Extra Credit Essay Question (worth 5 points):
10. What specific improvements would you make to the Constitution? If none, then explain why you think it is perfect. Give specific examples, including citations to specific article and section numbers.
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