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

[§10.] By what provision is the proper disposal of the public moneys secured?

[§11.] Why is the granting of titles of nobility forbidden? How are public officers guarded against corruption from foreign influence?

[Chapter XXXVIII.]

[§1.] What is a treaty? An alliance? A confederation? Why are states forbidden to enter into them?

[§2.] Why should not states issue letters of marque and reprisal?

[§3.] Why should they not coin money?

[§4.] Why were they forbidden to emit bills of credit? Does the prohibition extend to bank bills?

[§5.] What is meant by tender, usually termed lawful or legal tender? Why should coin only be made tender in payment of debts?

[§6.] Why is the passing of bills of attainder and ex post facto laws by states forbidden? Why are laws impairing the force of contracts prohibited?

[§7.] Do insolvent or bankrupt laws impair the obligation of contracts? States have passed such laws; were they constitutional? How has the question been decided?