"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests."
—Patrick Henry

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"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests."
—Patrick Henry

anonymous · Answer

From what you know about the Constitution, do you agree with Patrick Henry's statement? Why or why not?

Patrick Henry was a leader of the Anti-Federalists. How does this quote support their position on the Constitution?

How does Henry's statement reflect the idea of social contract? How does the idea of social contract protect people's natural and individual rights?

What is the current ruling on drug testing minors in public schools? Do you agree or disagree?

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

1. From what you know about the Constitution, do you agree with Patrick Henry's statement? Why or why not?

i strongly agree with Patrick Henry quote because it shows that the constitution was set in order to keep the government and citizen rights separated for example the constitution shows that each and every american is entitled to their own individual rights, which cannot be taken away by the government, if the Constitution did not previously state this then we would be in bad situations which would be very hard to get out of. the constitution does a great job of keeping citizens' rights to the max under control

anonymous · Answer

2. How does Henry's statement reflect the idea of social contract? How does the idea of social contract protect people's natural and individual rights?

Henry's statement reflect the idea of social contract that the government is not completely in charge. social contact protects natural and individual rights allowing them to keep them, as this is something that the government cannot take away from you regardless

anonymous · Answer

What is the current ruling on drug testing minors in public schools? Do you agree or disagree?

the current ruling on drug testing minors in public schools is allowed to be performed. i agree with drug testing students because it may have many side effects which will affect the students in the future. drug testing not only puts the student in safety, but also his or her peers