Democracy, Liberty, and Property: Readings in the American Political TraditionFrancis William Coker |
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... considered and assented to by the major part of their delegates . In enumerating the defects of the constitution , it would be wrong to count among them what is only the error of particular persons . In December 1776 , our circumstances ...
... considered and assented to by the major part of their delegates . In enumerating the defects of the constitution , it would be wrong to count among them what is only the error of particular persons . In December 1776 , our circumstances ...
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... considered , and it is be- lieved never can be considered , as comprehending offices of trust , of honor , or of profit . The office of justice of peace in the District of Columbia is such an office ; it is therefore worthy of the ...
... considered , and it is be- lieved never can be considered , as comprehending offices of trust , of honor , or of profit . The office of justice of peace in the District of Columbia is such an office ; it is therefore worthy of the ...
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... considered by some , as an attempt to intrude into the cabinet , and to intermeddle with the prerogatives of the executive . It is scarcely necessary for the court to disclaim all pretensions to such jurisdiction . An extravagance , so ...
... considered by some , as an attempt to intrude into the cabinet , and to intermeddle with the prerogatives of the executive . It is scarcely necessary for the court to disclaim all pretensions to such jurisdiction . An extravagance , so ...
Contents
PREFACE | 1 |
From A Modell of Christian Charity 1603 | 17 |
THE FUNDAMENTAL AGREEMENT OF NEW HAVEN 1639 | 26 |
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