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... existence 1 For example , Cotton said that no instance could be given " of any capital Law of Moses , but is of moral ( that is of general and perpetual ) equity , in all Nations , in all Ages . Capitalia Mosis politica sunt aeterna ...
... existence 1 For example , Cotton said that no instance could be given " of any capital Law of Moses , but is of moral ( that is of general and perpetual ) equity , in all Nations , in all Ages . Capitalia Mosis politica sunt aeterna ...
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... existence . The Declaration of In- dependence has been generally regarded as the corner - stone of the American political system , and the ideas of the " Fathers " of 1776 as a correct statement of the typical American political phi ...
... existence . The Declaration of In- dependence has been generally regarded as the corner - stone of the American political system , and the ideas of the " Fathers " of 1776 as a correct statement of the typical American political phi ...
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... existence of government and superior to it in authority . These natural rights , it was held , are the real basis of political rights , and hence the action of the Britis government , even if strictly legal , was still regarded as ...
... existence of government and superior to it in authority . These natural rights , it was held , are the real basis of political rights , and hence the action of the Britis government , even if strictly legal , was still regarded as ...
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... existence of government with coercive power over individuals who might otherwise live as independent sovereigns . Hence some form of contract was re- garded as a necessary step in the establishment of all legitimate government . This ...
... existence of government with coercive power over individuals who might otherwise live as independent sovereigns . Hence some form of contract was re- garded as a necessary step in the establishment of all legitimate government . This ...
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... existence , where the society for whom laws are made have no share in making them . " The principle of consent to taxation and law- making in general was the strategic point , which the Patriots defended with all the resources of con ...
... existence , where the society for whom laws are made have no share in making them . " The principle of consent to taxation and law- making in general was the strategic point , which the Patriots defended with all the resources of con ...
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Page 17 - God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and furtherance of the ends aforesaid, and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony ; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 17 - King, defender of the faith, &c., having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do, by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and furtherance of the ends aforesaid...
Page 78 - ... that the legislative, executive and judiciary powers ought to be kept as separate from, and independent of each other as the nature of a free government will admit; or as is consistent with that chain of connection, that binds the whole fabric of the constitution in one indissoluble bond of unity and amity.
Page 59 - That government is, or ought to be instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community...
Page 145 - Neither aiming at originality of principle or sentiment, nor yet copied from any particular and previous writing, it was intended to be an expression of the American mind, and to give to that expression the proper tone and spirit called for by the occasion.
Page 183 - The duties of all public officers are, or, at least, admit of being made, so plain and simple, that men of intelligence may readily qualify themselves for their performance...
Page 220 - They meant to set up a standard maxim for free society which should be familiar to all, and revered by all; constantly looked to, constantly labored for, and even though never perfectly attained, constantly approximated, and thereby constantly spreading and deepening its influence and augmenting the happiness and value of life to all people of all colors everywhere.
Page 148 - What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time, with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Page 153 - That after the year 1800 of the Christian era there shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in any of the said States otherwise than in punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted to have been personally guilty.
Page 164 - Every one, by his property, or by his satisfactory situation, is interested in the support of law and order. And such men may safely and advantageously reserve to themselves a wholesome control over their public affairs, and a degree of freedom, which, in the hands of the canaille of the cities of Europe, would be instantly perverted to the demolition and destruction of everything public and private.