Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal Constitution |
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Page 290
... majority . Col. MASON . If the government is to be lasting , it must be founded in the confidence and affections of the people , and must be so constructed as to obtain these . The majority will be governed by their interests . The ...
... majority . Col. MASON . If the government is to be lasting , it must be founded in the confidence and affections of the people , and must be so constructed as to obtain these . The majority will be governed by their interests . The ...
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... majority in these four small States may hinder the adoption of amendments ; so that we may fairly and justly conclude that one twentieth part of the American people may prevent the removal of the most grievous inconveniences and oppres ...
... majority in these four small States may hinder the adoption of amendments ; so that we may fairly and justly conclude that one twentieth part of the American people may prevent the removal of the most grievous inconveniences and oppres ...
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... majority of the whole number of electors appointed ; and if no person have such majority , then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President , the House of Representatives ...
... majority of the whole number of electors appointed ; and if no person have such majority , then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President , the House of Representatives ...
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INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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