The government class book / Designed for the instruction of youth in the principles of constitutional government and the rights and duties of citizens.

by Andrew W. Young

[§2.] Why also the power to define and punish offenses against the law of nations?

[§3.] Why the power to declare war? Who exercises this power in monarchies?

[§4.] What are letters of marque and reprisal? Why should not an individual redress his private wrongs?

[§5.] Why should not the states authorize reprisals?

[§6.] Why has congress the power to make rules concerning captures? How is captured property distributed?

[§7.] Why is the general power to provide for the national defense intrusted to congress?

[§8.] Why was given to congress entire control over the district containing the seat of government?

[§9.] What district is here referred to? Over what other places has congress exclusive authority?

[§10.] What is the last power granted in the list here enumerated? Why is this general grant of power to make laws deemed necessary?

[§11.] What opinion is held by some in regard to this power? On what reasons is this opinion founded?