6. What have been the principal reasons for the decline of the American carrying trade?

7. What is the amount of money annually appropriated for improving the rivers and harbors of the country?

8. How has the commerce clause of the Constitution been the source of important extensions of the power of the national government? Mention some important recent acts of Congress that have been passed in pursuance of this clause.

9. Should Congress, in your judgment, impose greater restrictions upon immigration than it now imposes?

10. Do you think Congress should have power to regulate the business of life insurance? To regulate marriage and divorce?

11. Is the policy of governmental regulation of railroads preferable to governmental ownership? Give your reasons.


CHAPTER XIV

OTHER IMPORTANT POWERS OF CONGRESS