The Political Thought of American Statesmen: Selected Writings and SpeechesMorton J. Frisch, Richard G. Stevens |
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... parties to the causes which they determine ? Is a law proposed concerning private debts ? It is a question to which the creditors are parties on one side , and the debtors on the other . Justice ought to hold the balance between them ...
... parties to the causes which they determine ? Is a law proposed concerning private debts ? It is a question to which the creditors are parties on one side , and the debtors on the other . Justice ought to hold the balance between them ...
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... parties and interests composing it ; the fewer the distinct parties and interests , the more frequently will a majority be found of the same party ; and the smaller the number of individuals composing a majority , and the smaller the ...
... parties and interests composing it ; the fewer the distinct parties and interests , the more frequently will a majority be found of the same party ; and the smaller the number of individuals composing a majority , and the smaller the ...
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... parties , the parties them- selves must be the rightful judges , in the last resort , whether the bargain made has been pursued or violated . The Constitution of the United States was formed by the sanction of the States , given by each ...
... parties , the parties them- selves must be the rightful judges , in the last resort , whether the bargain made has been pursued or violated . The Constitution of the United States was formed by the sanction of the States , given by each ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
The Founding | 2 |
THOMAS JEFFERSON 17431826 | 6 |
Copyright | |
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