Do you believe in Liberty? Take this quiz and find out!?

Question

No shame if you don't. I am surprised how many people think they are believers, but, when asked the tough questions, can't differentiate between fairness and Liberty; Or relegate Liberty to a tragically low order of priority. For international users: This admittedly subjective test is weighed in the historic U.S. Perspective, so answer accordingly. Also, Anarchists may find this test inaccurate as, for our purposes and in the context stated above, we separate Anarchy and Liberty. How will you score?

1. (Pretend you are an artist - a painter). "When I complete a work of art, I feel that my Government (Federal, State, etc... COMBINED) is automatically entitled to own [this percentage] of it..."
A. 75-100% Don't say I don't love my Big Brother!
B. 50-75% Hey, we're all in this together.
C. 1-50% I want to do my part, after all.
D. ENTITLED?!!!! Screw that, I painted the damn thing! Can you say Zero?

2. I hate spoiled, rich heirs. I have no problem with people keeping what they earn, but when they die, they shouldn't be able to leave whatever they want to whomever they want. This country doesn't need more rich kids waving it in our faces...just look at Paris Hilton, right?
A. True. 'Nuff said
B. False. Not my business what people bequeath in their wills.
C. Well, at least there should be some kind of limit on how much money some rich punk can inherit.
D. If the Father was a brutish beast who refused to acknowledge his son's "alternative" lifestyle and introduced him as "My other daughter" then I,,, er, the son should receive certain dispensation...

3. The U.S. Constitution allows this branch of the Federal Government to substitute its judgment for the Executive's (the President) in matters of National Defense Policy and Foreign Policy, PROVIDED that he is believed to have lied in certain specific matters regarding either.
A. The U.S. Congress
B. The U.S. Senate
C. The U.S. Supreme Court
D. None of the above. The Constitution clearly names the President as the final and sole authority in these matters.

4. Select the statement you consider the MOST ACCURATE.
A. Liberty means you can do whatever you want.
B. Liberty means you can do whatever you want unless a majority of voters feel that you are using your liberty irresponsibly.
C. Liberty means you can do whatever you want, within the limits of that which benefits society.
D. Liberty is your unrestrained freedom to behave even irresponsibly, so long as you do not harm another person, rob them or deprive them of their rights or liberties. Live and let live.

5. Police should be able to stop your car on the road to see if you're doing something you shouldn't, even if they have not witnessed you commit a crime or received information that you may be a criminal, your car is stolen, etc...
A. TRUE. Better safe than sorry. Hey, I could be a terrorist or something.
B. FALSE. The Fourth Amendment puts a Judge between a Cop and your privacy ... even in your car. Period.
C. Maybe, but only if you fit a valid police profile.
D. Sounds insipid to me, as long as the officer has leather boots and frisks me thoroughly and repeatedly.

6. Patrick Henry said, "Give me Liberty, or give me..."
A. A Few Good Men.
B. A level playing field.
C. Social Justice.
D. Death.

7. The people's right to own firearms is protected by the Constitution. (Pick the best answer)
A. Yes, but it says "Arms", not, for example, "Handguns", so banning handguns can technically be constitutional. Look at that poor man, Jim Brady, you heartless son-of-a-b@#ch!
B. Yep, even gutless atheists
C. Constitution, Schmonstitution!
D. Depends how you define, "People", "Rights" or "Is".

8. Free speech is fine; Provided all points of view - even unpopular ones - have appropriate representation in the public forum.
A. Free Speech? Sounds suspicious, nothing's free is it?
B. Absolutely, the First Amendment dictates that all points of view are entitled to equal time in the Common Jurisprudence.
C. You'd like to think that, wouldn't you? The Second Patriot Act of Secretive Executive Authority (2007) gave the President sweeping discretion to ban certain anti-American speech in public places - after daylight hours.
D. Wrong. Your freedom of speech isn't contingent on anyone else being heard, even if your detractors are too hoarse to speak freely, oversleep and fail to show or nobody sticks around to listen to their pinko-commie, panty-waisted banter!

9. The United States, by certain measures, is the richest country on earth. Therefore, poverty must be eliminated by mandate of law; And if that means that the 'haves' have to give to the 'have-nots' so that the 'have-nots' can have, then those are the breaks. (Select the best answer)
A. Yes, the 'haves' have exploited the 'have-nots' to get their halves in the first place. That's why the 'have-nots' have...well, not!
B. Yes, but not because of the above bull#hit. Our National motto is, "Liberty, EQUALITY, Fraternity."
C. Wrong. We need an underclass so that the rest of us can feel superior.
D. False. While all societies should seek to eliminate poverty, the U.S. Constitution provides no mandate for such a social-progressivist re-distribution scheme.

10. Parents should have the right to teach their minor children that Jesus made the earth flat and then slew the dinosaurs and homosexuals, but some survived - homosexuals, that is - and they are not to be tolerated.
A. Hell no! These religious whackos must be made an example of...
B. No, while religious tolerance should be observed, Gender-preferential discrimination is a crime and therefore may not be taught to a minor.
C. Regrettably TRUE. The law neither forbids religious lunacy nor stupidity.
D. I am attracted to members of the same sex, and thus I find this question offensive.

Key:DBDDBDBDDC
(#3 is in the parsing..."substitute")

nature lover will win with the first perfect score...

err... oops nature lover got #8 wrong
answer is 'D'

dollyemu; we disagree in principle, but thanks for participating and offering a cogent argument

Answer 1

1. D
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. D
10. C

Answer 2

1. (Pretend you are an artist - a painter). "When I complete a work of art, I feel that my Government (Federal, State, etc... COMBINED) is automatically entitled to own [this percentage] of it..."
A. 75-100% Don't say I don't love my Big Brother!
B. 50-75% Hey, we're all in this together.
C. 1-50% I want to do my part, after all.
D. ENTITLED?!!!! Screw that, I painted the damn thing! Can you say Zero?


C. if i make a sale, that is. taxes have to come from somewhere.


2. I hate spoiled, rich heirs. I have no problem with people keeping what they earn, but when they die, they shouldn't be able to leave whatever they want to whomever they want. This country doesn't need more rich kids waving it in our faces...just look at Paris Hilton, right?
A. True. 'Nuff said
B. False. Not my business what people bequeath in their wills.
C. Well, at least there should be some kind of limit on how much money some rich punk can inherit.
D. If the Father was a brutish beast who refused to acknowledge his son's "alternative" lifestyle and introduced him as "My other daughter" then I,,, er, the son should receive certain dispensation...


C. we should do what is most efficient and effective. we should be in the business of maximizing wealth.


3. The U.S. Constitution allows this branch of the Federal Government to substitute its judgment for the Executive's (the President) in matters of National Defense Policy and Foreign Policy, PROVIDED that he is believed to have lied in certain specific matters regarding either.
A. The U.S. Congress
B. The U.S. Senate
C. The U.S. Supreme Court
D. None of the above. The Constitution clearly names the President as the final and sole authority in these matters.


E. none of the above. this has nothing to do with liberty. but congress and the supreme court act as a check on the executive branch.

4. Select the statement you consider the MOST ACCURATE.
A. Liberty means you can do whatever you want.
B. Liberty means you can do whatever you want unless a majority of voters feel that you are using your liberty irresponsibly.
C. Liberty means you can do whatever you want, within the limits of that which benefits society.
D. Liberty is your unrestrained freedom to behave even irresponsibly, so long as you do not harm another person, rob them or deprive them of their rights or liberties. Live and let live.

C. you shouldn't have the right to behave irresponsibly. the harm principle is a lot more muddy than it appears. consider riding on a bus. a couple is in front of you, making out and moaning quite loudly. have you been harmed? how about if they start having sex? or if they strip naked?

5. Police should be able to stop your car on the road to see if you're doing something you shouldn't, even if they have not witnessed you commit a crime or received information that you may be a criminal, your car is stolen, etc...
A. TRUE. Better safe than sorry. Hey, I could be a terrorist or something.
B. FALSE. The Fourth Amendment puts a Judge between a Cop and your privacy ... even in your car. Period.
C. Maybe, but only if you fit a valid police profile.
D. Sounds insipid to me, as long as the officer has leather boots and frisks me thoroughly and repeatedly.

B. judges are efficient. they prevent an out of control police force. unless, of course, they've witnessed your crime.

Answer 3

DBA DBD DBD C

I'll comment on #3 since it's timely. Congress has strong powers enumerated under Article I Section 8 regarding national defense and foreign policy.

Answer 4

Where is the answer key?
1 d
2 b
3 d
4 d
5 b
6 d
7b
8b
9d
10 c

Answer 5

DBADBAABDC

Answer 6

OK