French citizens' armies win their revolution for liberty and equality

What is the matter with minds of society these days ?

Why would a person who believes in a strict interpretation of the constitution have a concern with the elastic clause? a) the elastic clause limits the ability of the government to respond to new needs of the nation. b) the elastic clause gives the supreme court original jurisdiction in a limited number of cases. c) the elastic clause allows congress to exercise powers not specifically listed in the constitution. d) the elastic clause guarantees that a citizen's property cannot be taken away with due process of law.

Which puritan belief does this quote reflect? "the eyes of all people are upon us. so that if we shall deal falsely with our god in this work we have we shall be made a story and a by-word throughout the world."