I have appealed to our own experience for the truth of what I advance on this subject [that the legislative power is the predominant power]. Were it necessary to verify this experience by particular proofs, they might be multiplied without… — James Madison Copy Share Image
In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
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