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#Politics
Generational Tyranny
How long should laws last?
Updated: 2022.07.15
4 min read · Basic
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Generational Tyranny
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Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
Why did you choose this topic for today’s class discussion?
Q3
Do laws have a natural lifespan, as Thomas Jefferson argued?
Q4
Should a country’s laws and constitution change frequently to keep up with the times?
Q5
Why do you think the US Constitution hasn’t changed that often, while state constitutions have?
Q6
Are there any laws that shouldn’t have natural life spans, meaning they stay in effect indefinitely? What kind of laws should have that distinction?
Q7
Why do you think Jefferson’s advice went unheeded? Are there practical or ideological reasons for it?
Q8
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
usufruct
The right to use someone else’s property without destroying or damaging it.
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1

According to her will, her widower had usufruct rights over the deceased’s property.

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2

This property is his in usufruct.

premise
A claim or proposition that forms the basis of an argument
例文
1

You already lost me; your first premise makes no sense!

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2

Interestingly enough, in the field of logic, untrue premises can still yield a true conclusion.

bridle
control something; to bring something under control
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1

The recent economic crisis bridled his tendency to shop.

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2

Her lessons quickly bridled the fiery spirit of her friends.

(un)heed(ed)
to (not) take careful attention of
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1

Your elders are wise; you should usually heed their life advice.

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2

The warnings not to swim after eating a full meal went unheeded; he has a massive cramp now!

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*本教材は、Ringleを使用して英語を学ぶ学習者向けに設計されています。