E. Why do some States require children to study physiology and hygiene? Is there as good an argument for a study of the Constitution? F. Why does the judge say, “No one knows anything of real worth about his country until he knows its Constitution”? G. The judge says that good citizens know what authority is. Give an illustration of a child, a student, and a citizen who knows what authority is. Define authority. Give an illustration of a man who does not respect authority. H. When is a country a “free country”? What is a “just country”? How can a judge justify himself in a free country when he sends some men to prison, thereby taking away their freedom? I. How can an American protect his liberties? What steps must he take? J. Prepare a paper on one of the following subjects: The Advantages of Staying in School One Law-abiding Citizen That I Know What One Man I Know Knows About the Rights and Privileges of the American Citizen Under the Constitution. Why Everyone Should Study the Constitution What a Law Is, Where It Comes From and Its Value II. GOVERNMENT The Purpose And Origin Of Government Among Men—In The United States It is a little difficult even for grown people to understand clearly what is meant by “the government”. They have so many absurd notions about what the government is, and where it is, that I do not wonder that children do not understand. If I could look into the mind of each child here this morning, I am sure I would find many that picture the capitol at Washington, the President, or some other officer as being the government. Now the capitol and the President and the Congress and the Supreme Court of the United States and all other National officers are part of the government, _but they are not the government_.(7) The government of the United States is merely the agency by which and through which the people protect their own rights and liberties. Our government may be said to be the organized will of all the people. The people govern in this country, and the men and the means by which they govern all combined may be said to be the government. But do not ever forget this fact: the President is not a master, but a servant. The President, Senators, congressmen, and judges, in the Nation; the Governors, State Senators, and State Representatives in the States are only agents or servants of the people to carry out the people’s will. Also do not forget that the power of government does not rest in Washington, the capital of the Nation, nor at the capitals of the different States. The power of government exists all over these United States. The power of government exists right in the homes and hearts of the people.(8)