Question

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?

Answer 1

Yes, I agree. Because the government normally thinks they have more power than people, but if the people wanted, then can revoke the control. The constitution is not used to control people.

The constitution is a huge power, but if the people do not agree, they can easily do something about it. People do not believe in how strong we are together, and normally do no act because of that, is not about the lack of power, we can easily, take the law.

The social contract is about the rules and the rulers, about the power of the state, how much power they have. In this case people have the power too. We can fight back the government.

Answer 2

According to a different source, the quote that this question refers to is:

"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."

I agree with this statement, based on what I know about the Constitution. This is because the Constitution places great importance on the limits of government. Many of the laws that the Constitution contains are designed to limit the power of the government so that it does not interfere with the lives of citizens.

This position also supports the Anti-Federalists, as they were concerned about the federal government having too much power. This statement shows that Henry did not want an excessively powerful government. It also reflects the idea of a social contract because it emphasizes the fact that the government needs to represent and address the needs of people. The idea of a social contract protects people's rights by forcing the government to take these needs into consideration and by giving people the right to change the government if it does not do so.

In terms of the current ruling on drug testing minors in public schools, this is currently allowed. I agree with this, as minors are not citizens yet, and do not think as maturely about themselves as adults. Therefore, more intervention is required in their lives in order to protect them from themselves.