The Political Thought of American Statesmen: Selected Writings and SpeechesMorton J. Frisch, Richard G. Stevens |
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... opinion . To omit the application by the General Government , would compel even them to admit the truth of the opposite opinion , or force them to abandon our political system in despair ; while , on the other hand , all their enlight ...
... opinion . To omit the application by the General Government , would compel even them to admit the truth of the opposite opinion , or force them to abandon our political system in despair ; while , on the other hand , all their enlight ...
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... opinions of their own . The reaches of public opinion have been infinitely extended : the number of voices that must be heeded in legislation and in executive policy has been infinitely multiplied . Modern influences have inclined every ...
... opinions of their own . The reaches of public opinion have been infinitely extended : the number of voices that must be heeded in legislation and in executive policy has been infinitely multiplied . Modern influences have inclined every ...
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... opinion regarding law does not justify such a shift . Departure from an old view , particularly one that has held unquestioned sway , " must be duly mindful of the necessary demands of continuity in a civilized society . A reversal of a ...
... opinion regarding law does not justify such a shift . Departure from an old view , particularly one that has held unquestioned sway , " must be duly mindful of the necessary demands of continuity in a civilized society . A reversal of a ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
The Founding | 2 |
THOMAS JEFFERSON 17431826 | 6 |
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