The Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution: As Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Together with the Journal of the Federal Convention, Luther Martin's Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opinions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '98-'99, and Other Illustrations of the Constitution, Volume 4 |
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I agree that this question ought to be determined on the footing of reason , and
not on that of authority ; and if it be found defective and unwise , I shall be for
rejecting it ; but it is neither decent nor right to refuse it a fair trial . A system
supported ...
I agree that this question ought to be determined on the footing of reason , and
not on that of authority ; and if it be found defective and unwise , I shall be for
rejecting it ; but it is neither decent nor right to refuse it a fair trial . A system
supported ...
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There is , therefore , always a danger of such a house becoming too powerful ,
and it is necessary to counteract its influence by giving great weight and authority
to the other . I am warranted by well - known facts in my opinion that the ...
There is , therefore , always a danger of such a house becoming too powerful ,
and it is necessary to counteract its influence by giving great weight and authority
to the other . I am warranted by well - known facts in my opinion that the ...
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A very material difference may be observed between this power , and the
authority of the king of Great Britain under similar circumstances . The king of
Great Britain is not only the commander - in - chief of the land and naval forces ,
but has ...
A very material difference may be observed between this power , and the
authority of the king of Great Britain under similar circumstances . The king of
Great Britain is not only the commander - in - chief of the land and naval forces ,
but has ...
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In that country , the executive authority is vested in a magistrate who holds it by
birthright . He has great powers and prerogatives , and it is a constitutional maxim
, that he can do no wrong . We have experienced that he can do wrong , yet no ...
In that country , the executive authority is vested in a magistrate who holds it by
birthright . He has great powers and prerogatives , and it is a constitutional maxim
, that he can do no wrong . We have experienced that he can do wrong , yet no ...
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Will any member of this government hold his station by any such tenure ? Will not
all authority flow , in every instance , directly or indirectly from the people ? It is
contended , by that gentleman , that the addition of the power of making treaties
to ...
Will any member of this government hold his station by any such tenure ? Will not
all authority flow , in every instance , directly or indirectly from the people ? It is
contended , by that gentleman , that the addition of the power of making treaties
to ...
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