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Fundamentals Quotes by James Madison
- It will be remembered, that a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles is solemnly enjoined by most of the state constitutions, and particularly by our own,…
- There is not a more important and fundamental principle in legislation, than that the ways and means ought always to face the public engagements; that…
- The definition of the right of suffrage is very justly regarded as a fundamental article of republican government.
- The first question that offers itself is, whether the general form and aspect of the government be strictly republican? It is evident that no other…
- Because we hold it for 'a fundamental and undeniable truth', that religion or 'the duty which we owe to our Creator' and the manner of…
- I consider it…as subverting the fundamental and characteristic principle of the Government…and as bidding defiance to the sense in which the Constitution is known to…
- There is not a more important and fundamental principle in legislation, than that the ways and means ought always to face the public engagements; that…
- On the distinctive principles of the Government ... of the U. States, the best guides are to be found in ... The Declaration of Independence,…
- Temporary deviations from fundamental principles are always more or less dangerous. When the first pretext fails, those who become interested in prolonging the evil will…
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