[fivetoes]

Have you read, studied and understand the Constitution of the United States?

When was the last time you took time to read it?

[fivetoes]

Which article and section defines the power of congress?

[fivetoes]

What does the word 'infringed' mean?

[fivetoes]

Why was the constitution established?

[fivetoes]

Where is the term separation of church and state appear in the constitution?

[fivetoes]

On internet sales tax:

What is the percentage of tax that can be levied on items shipped from one state to another?

Hint: Article 1, Section 9, paragraph 5.

[Hank Rearden]

My question is simple and always the same: When will we have enough laws?

[fivetoes]

What is an 'ex post facto' law and can congress pass one?

Hint: Article 1, Section 9, paragraph 3

[fivetoes]

Why was it necesary to add the Bill of Rights to the constitution?

[steve50]

This subject has long been one of my rants. I believe that 90% of the laws we fight over in this country aren't Constitutional from the start.(hate crimes, affirmative action)

For these "public servants" who have sworn such an oath to protect and defend to say we have a living,breathing Constitution or it is as applicable as a worn out 5th grade dress borders on treason.

[boris]

What, in your opinion, are the reasons for the Ninth And Tenth Amendments?

Are they being enforced?

What would be the impact if they were enforced as written?

--Boris

[fivetoes]

Some good questions here from you all. Like I said, I am not a constitional expert, by any means, but I believe I have a better understanding than most elected officials.

With that in mind please try to provide an answer, or hint to where the answer may be found. This may surprise you, but many folks who are on our side do not know where certain information is and would like references.

[blackbart1]

What I am concerned about is how do we know that these people even know what they are taking an oath to defend..

This is so true I am afraid. Everyone who decides to run for office should be able to pass a test on the consititution to show that they know more than the basics. This would be a great idea. Something we should push as citizens!

[kennyo]

Think of how lawyers work.It always helps to ask questions like"What are the chief arguments of your opponents?".Many people who espouse a cause have no idea really of what their opponents are saying.For example,many here are familiar with the Federalist Papers(which would provide a much broader base of knowledge to be tested,for our representatives)but there were also the "anti-federalist papers".Reading the other side usually brings the issues into sharper focus.So,for example,a good question might be something like"Why did many framers believe that the Bill of Rights was not neccessary and maybe even dangerous?"

[dobbyman]

What is the context and/or theme of the Bill of Rights?

Of course the answer is - it is a list of restrictions and prohibitions against the government and NOT a list of rights. If they get this answer wrong, then likely they believe that Government gives rights to the people instead of the rights being unalienable.

I would say this is the most important question and will really separate the defenders of the Constitution from the enemies of the Constitution.

Dobbyman

[fivetoes]

What is the definition of a domestic enemy of the constitution?

[fivetoes]

What is the definition of a foreign enemy of the constitution?

[fivetoes]

Would you clasify anyone who supports or votes for unconstitutional laws as a domestic enemy?

[fivetoes]

According to the constitution, should the Department of Education be run by the federal government?

[breakem]

I oppose giving this test. It assumes they can read and have some level of comprehension. Most of the pols I've seen are not functioning at any respectable level of literacy.