Chapter 14

1.    1.   Is Judicial Review a power that should be exercised regularly or sparingly?  Why?

I believe that judicial review is perfectly alright to be exercised regularly like with Separation of Powers.

2.       2.  Is it the job of the High Court to apply the Constitution in light of the intent of the framers of the Constitution (strict construction) or should they interpret the Constitution in light of changes in society/technology (living Constitution)?  Why?

They should probably interpret the Constitution in light of changes in society. Many many things have changed over time, and it would be silly and unreasonable the go by the past.

Chapter 13

1. Research federal agencies and explain which one you feel is the most important one and why?

I feel that that all the agencies have a very important role in our country.  There are literally hundreds of different federal agencies that are each very important in their own way.

2. Which federal agency could be terminated with the least impact (if any) any why?

I can’t really think of an agency that should be terminated; many need to cut back on their costs though.

3.  Are there any new agencies needed?  In other words, if you were the president would you create new agencies?  If so, in what area(s)?

I would create an agency whose job was specifically to arrest drug dealers and other people who abuse their government benefits.  I see so many people who are perfectly healthy getting all the help in the world from the government, free medication, food, and living.  In turn many of these trashy people are selling their prescription drugs and food stamps that they didn’t need in the first place!  I see this happening so much and there is nothing being done about it.