Yes, you should read the constitution.
Medicare and social security are paid into, they are not entitlements.
The constitution only allows for there to be a military presence for defense only, not to become a military industrial complex that the GOP wants to use to go to war over nothing, and having bases setup around the world.
The constitution does not allow for tax dodgers and the wealthy to get massive handouts and give-a-ways by the government.
The constitution also doesn't allow for there to be huge government police state organizations like the DHS, but in the GOP's minds, nothing says "safety" like having big brother watching over everyone,..
Where did I mention anything about Medicare or Social Security? I was talking about the Depts of Education, Interior & the massive waste at the State Dept. In so far as a military presence for defense only is concerned, Article 1 seems to contradict your theory....
"To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water". While you are correct that common defense is the overriding theme, there is this little tidbit in Section 8 which allows for an offensive force., otherwise, captures on land and water would not be necessary. Plus, declaring War is in of itself, an offensive action. When you speak of the military-industrial complex, I ask you what is wrong with that? It provides patriots of this country a chance to continue their work in national defense. These are all good paying jobs & contribute to society.