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... direction . To these changes our attention will now be di- rected . In the construction of state constitutions , the monarchic and many of the aristocratic elements found in the British constitution were omitted . The frame of ...
... direction . To these changes our attention will now be di- rected . In the construction of state constitutions , the monarchic and many of the aristocratic elements found in the British constitution were omitted . The frame of ...
Page 125
... direction . The chief points of interest in Adams's theory may be included under three heads ; first , his dis- trust of unlimited democracy ; second , his defence of aristocracy ; third , his system of checks and balances . An analysis ...
... direction . The chief points of interest in Adams's theory may be included under three heads ; first , his dis- trust of unlimited democracy ; second , his defence of aristocracy ; third , his system of checks and balances . An analysis ...
Page 149
... direction that the beneficent elements in government were at times almost lost to view . He declared his dislike of energetic government because it is always oppres- sive.2 He was on one occasion doubtful whether the first state of man ...
... direction that the beneficent elements in government were at times almost lost to view . He declared his dislike of energetic government because it is always oppres- sive.2 He was on one occasion doubtful whether the first state of man ...
Page 177
... direction of public affairs . Anything in the shape of special privi- lege or class exclusiveness became at once an ob- ject of suspicion and distrust ; but confidence in the people was always met with hearty applause , and was the ...
... direction of public affairs . Anything in the shape of special privi- lege or class exclusiveness became at once an ob- ject of suspicion and distrust ; but confidence in the people was always met with hearty applause , and was the ...
Page 178
... direction , and helped to bring about the same state of affairs in the East that was being realized in the Western and South- ern states.1 This democratic tendency found expression in national politics through the election to the Presi ...
... direction , and helped to bring about the same state of affairs in the East that was being realized in the Western and South- ern states.1 This democratic tendency found expression in national politics through the election to the Presi ...
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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.