Author Question: Imagine that 55 percent of Americans were opposed to the war in Iraq but the government decided to ... (Read 466 times)

Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Imagine that 55 percent of Americans were opposed to the war in Iraq but the government decided to invade the country anyway. Does this violate the principle of consent?

a. No, it doesn't matter what the people think.
b. No, the American people gave their consent when they elected the government.
c. No, the government knows better than the people.
d. Yes, the government is required to listen to the public in making such an important decision.
e. Yes, the people have the final say over issues of war.

Question 2

The Second Amendment right to bear arms was originally considered a collective guarantee of self-defense and only recently has been seen as an individual right.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false