Chapter XXXVI

§1. Define _piracy_ and _felony_. Why is the power to define and punish these crimes given to congress?

§2. Why also the power to define and punish offenses against the law of nations?

§3. Why the power to declare war? Who exercises this power in monarchies?

§4. What are letters of marque and reprisal? Why should not an individual redress his private wrongs?

§5. Why should not the states authorize reprisals?

§6. Why has congress the power to make rules concerning captures? How is captured property distributed?

§7. Why is the general power to provide for the national defense intrusted to congress?

§8. Why was given to congress entire control over the district containing the seat of government?

§9. What district is here referred to? Over what other places has congress exclusive authority?

§10. What is the last power granted in the list here enumerated? Why is this general grant of power to make laws deemed necessary?

§11. What opinion is held by some in regard to this power? On what reasons is this opinion founded?