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... its outward appearance , is but slavery in disguise . Otherwise , the crown of
England possessed great power and influence in their separate governments . In
most of the coloThus they nies , the executive branch was dependent upon it ; 2.
... its outward appearance , is but slavery in disguise . Otherwise , the crown of
England possessed great power and influence in their separate governments . In
most of the coloThus they nies , the executive branch was dependent upon it ; 2.
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To this congress was given a splendid array of powers , which in appearance
placed them on a line with the most potent sovereigns of the earth ; but it was in
appearance only , for the substance was denied them , the states having
reserved to ...
To this congress was given a splendid array of powers , which in appearance
placed them on a line with the most potent sovereigns of the earth ; but it was in
appearance only , for the substance was denied them , the states having
reserved to ...
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... of that sovereignty and independence , which they possess in a great degree ,
and of which they are excessively jealous ; the means they have in their power of
collecting and combining their force without the appearance of illegality ; all 48.
... of that sovereignty and independence , which they possess in a great degree ,
and of which they are excessively jealous ; the means they have in their power of
collecting and combining their force without the appearance of illegality ; all 48.
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combining their force without the appearance of illegality ; all these things form a
strong counterpoise to the authority of the general government , which with all its
ample powers , operates but little on the individual citizens , whereas the state ...
combining their force without the appearance of illegality ; all these things form a
strong counterpoise to the authority of the general government , which with all its
ample powers , operates but little on the individual citizens , whereas the state ...
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question , and praying for a hearing , notice thereof shall be given by order of
congress , to the legislative or executive authority of the other State in
controverảy , and a day assigned for the appearance of the parties by their lawful
agents , who ...
question , and praying for a hearing , notice thereof shall be given by order of
congress , to the legislative or executive authority of the other State in
controverảy , and a day assigned for the appearance of the parties by their lawful
agents , who ...
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Seite 60 - All bills of credit emitted, moneys borrowed, and debts contracted, by or under the authority of congress, before the assembling of the United States, in pursuance of the present confederation, shall be deemed. and considered as a charge against the United States, for payment and satisfaction whereof, the said United States, and the public faith, are hereby solemnly pledged.
Seite 45 - In Congress, July 4, 1776 The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires...
Seite 86 - Respect for its authority, compliance with its laws, acquiescence in its measures, are duties enjoined by the fundamental maxims of true "liberty. -The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. — But, the constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Seite 53 - Freedom of speech and debate in Congress shall not be impeached or questioned in any court, or place out of Congress...
Seite 57 - States — regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians not members of any of the states; provided that the legislative right of any state within its own limits be not infringed or violated...
Seite 86 - No alliances, however strict, between the parts can be an adequate substitute; they must inevitably experience the infractions and interruptions which all alliances in all times have experienced.
Seite 84 - The West derives from the East supplies requisite to its growth and comfort -and what is perhaps of still greater consequence, it must of necessity owe the secure enjoyment of indispensable outlets for its own productions to the weight, influence, and the future maritime strength of the Atlantic side of the Union, directed by an indissoluble community of interest as one nation.
Seite 55 - States shall be divided or appropriated ; of granting letters of marque and reprisal in times of peace, appointing courts for the trial of piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and establishing courts for receiving and determining finally appeals in all cases of captures, provided that no member of Congress shall be appointed a judge of any of the said courts.
Seite 94 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
Seite 92 - It leads also to concessions to the favorite nation of privileges denied to others, which is apt doubly to injure the nation making the concessions ; by unnecessarily parting with what ought to have been retained ; and by exciting jealousy, ill will, and a disposition to retaliate, in the parties from whom equal privileges are withheld : and it gives to ambitious, corrupted or deluded citizens, (who devote themselves to the favorite nation...
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| Titel | A Brief View of the Constitution of the United States: Addressed to the Law Academy of Philadelphia |
| Autor/in | Peter Stephen Du Ponceau |
| Verlag | E.G. Dorsey, printer, 1834 |
| Original von | University of Michigan |
| Digitalisiert | 22. Aug. 2006 |
| Länge | 106 Seiten |
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