A constitution, in the American sense of the word, is a written instrument by which the fundamental powers of the government are established, limited, and defined, and by which these powers are distributed among several departments, for their more safe… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
No one familiar with the common law of England can read the Constitution of the United States without observing the great desire of the… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
No branch of the law is of more importance to the counsellor, the statesman, or the citizen, than a thorough acquaintance with the Constitution… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
The Constitution of the United States, like all systems of government which are permanent, had its origin in the history and necessities of the… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
Of the powers conferred upon the General Government by the Constitution of the United States much the most important are those given to the… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
Of the judicial department of the Government, the Supreme Court is the head and representative, and to it must come for final decision all… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
It is a very great mistake, common to counsel, and especially to young counsel, to consider that a decision of any court must necessarily… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
The United States being a limited form of government, one of the restrictions to which it is subject is in regard to its power… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
History teaches us, in no mistaken language, how often customs and practices, which were originated without lawful warrant, and opposed to the sound construction… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
The Supreme Court, once in existence, cannot be abolished, because its foundation is not in an act of the legislative department of the Government,… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
Man is essentially a selfish creature. The differences in the degree with which this developed are infinite. — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
As a general rule, governments are unlimited in their powers. All free governments, perhaps all other governments, are entitled in some shape or other… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
Naturalization is the process by which a citizen, or subject of a foreign nation or kingdom, is made a citizen of the United States.… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
