I feel like this question is very, very debatable. Your answer will depend on the religion you follow/ are studying or the religion that your school/teacher/family appears to encourage you to follow, as well as your personal beliefs.
Answer: "we have come to our nation's capital to cash a check."
1: true.
2: there is no rhyme scheme so its "free verse/ iambic pentameter.
hope this helps!
p.s wasn't sure about the first one... I was actually here to get a answer to that question, but i thought I would answer yours anyways :) the second is definite.