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J | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2
 Wait!.. he bought a farm for $2400 and sold it?!  Failed. He failed the real test. 
 As much as I hate to admit it, I'd get a D on this.

BTW for question 6 in Civil Government:

The answer is zero. Governments do not grant any rights. Only recognize rights one already has. 
J | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1
 Rights in this sense are just another word for permissions. Governments grant permissions. Permissions are entirely jurisdictional. 

One can alway choose to act without permission. I highly recommend it. 
 Asking for permission assumes that one has authority to grant said permission. 

I recognize no earthly authority. 🙂 
 When does your driver’s license expire? 😜 
 Touche  
 Sadly what I believe to be right and wrong does not matter, when those who believe otherwise possess more bullets than I could ever own.

Though it pains me so, I try to live in such a manner that minimizes my suffering.  
J | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1
 I respect the sentiment fully. Doing what is “right” regardless of permissions is the way. Consequences are a good guiding light for most of these decisions.

Love breaking a shit rule. 
 Unfortunately I read that question completely wrong. I would definitely fail this exam. ☹️ 
J | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1
 Definitely a fail. My War of 1812 knowledge is severely lacking. 😂