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- So that the executive and legislative branches of the national government depend upon, and emanate from the states. Every where the state… — Joseph Story
- The state governments have a full superintendence and control over the immense mass of local interests of their respective states, which connect… — Joseph Story
- In the next place, the state governments are, by the very theory of the constitution, essential constituent parts of the general government.… — Joseph Story
- In the first place, it is to be remembered, that the general government is not to be charged with the whole power… — James Madison
- The local interest of a State ought in every case to give way to the interests of the Union. For when a… — Alexander Hamilton
- The true test is, whether the object be of a local character, and local use; or, whether it be of general benefit… — Joseph Story
- To attach full confidence to an institution of this nature, it appears to be an essential ingredient in its structure, that it… — Alexander Hamilton
- Each State, in ratifying the Constitution, is considered as a sovereign body, independent of all others, and only to be bound by… — James Madison