Question

1. which is an example of a constitutional question?

a. should the government raise your taxes?
b. does the federal government have the power to pass a law to raise your taxes?
c. should the government lower your taxes?
d. should wealthy corporations pay more in taxes?

1. why is it important to be aware of different forms of argument when having a civil dialogue?

a. you can criticize someone who uses a different interpretive method than you
b. it is easier to tell people that they are wrong
c. even judges and constitutional lawyers don’t always agree on the constitution’s meaning
d. you can prove that you are smarter than everyone else

Explanation:

• For question 8, a constitutional question pertains to the powers and limitations set by the constitution. Whether the federal government has the power to pass a law to raise taxes is a matter of constitutional - based authority. Options a, c, and d are more about policy - preference questions rather than constitutional ones.
• For question 9, understanding different forms of argument is important in civil dialogue because even legal experts like judges and constitutional lawyers may have varying interpretations of the constitution. Options a, b, and d have negative or self - serving motives and do not accurately reflect the importance of being aware of different argument forms.

Answer:

1. B. Does the federal government have the power to pass a law to raise your taxes?
2. C. Even judges and constitutional lawyers don’t always agree on the Constitution’s meaning