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Legislative Quotes by Alexander Hamilton
- It equally proves, that though individual oppression may now and then proceed from the courts of justice, the general liberty of the people can never…
- The idea of restraining the legislative authority, in the means of providing for the national defense, is one of those refinements which owe their origin…
- With regard to the learned professions, little need be observed; they truly form no distinct interest in society . . . [discussing the landed, merchant,…
- If it be said that the legislative body are themselves the constitutional judges of their own powers, and that the construction they put upon them…
- If, then, the courts of justice are to be considered as the bulwarks of a limited Constitution against legislative encroachments, this consideration will afford a…
- The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts. A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the…
- If there are such things as political axioms, the propriety of the judicial power of a government being co-extensive with its legislative, may be ranked…
- The regular distribution of power into distinct departments; the introduction of legislative balances and checks; the institution of courts composed of judges holding their offices…
- It is one thing to be subordinate to the laws, and another [for the Executive] to be dependent on the legislative body. The first comports…
- The complete independence of the courts of justice is peculiarly essential in a limited Constitution. By a limited Constitution, I understand one which contains certain…
- It is of the nature of war to increase the executive at the expense of the legislative authority.
- There is no position which depends on clearer principles than that every act of a delegated authority, contrary to the commission under which it is…
- [E]very act of a delegated authority, contrary to the tenor of the commission under which it is exercised, is void. No legislative act, therefore, contrary…
- [W]ar is a question, under our constitution, not of Executive, but of Legislative cognizance. It belongs to Congress to say whether the Nation shall of…
- A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by judges, as a fundamental law. It therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning, as…
More Legislative Quotes
- The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on Earth, and not to be under the will… — Samuel Adams
- Being 'at the mercy of legislative majorities' is merely another way of describing the basic American plan: representative democracy. — Robert Bork
- Intervention for the prevention and control of osteoporosis should comprise a combination of legislative action, educational measures, health service activities, media coverage,… — Gro Harlem Brundtland
- I learned some valuable lessons about the legislative process, the importance of bipartisan cooperation and the wisdom of taking small steps to… — Hillary Clinton
- It equally proves, that though individual oppression may now and then proceed from the courts of justice, the general liberty of the… — Alexander Hamilton
- The idea of restraining the legislative authority, in the means of providing for the national defense, is one of those refinements which… — Alexander Hamilton
- Governments decide they know best and they're going to tell you what to do. The trouble is that education doesn't go on… — Ken Robinson
- I stand on this rostrum with a sense of deep humility and great pride - humility in the weight of those great… — Douglas MacArthur
- Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none… — Thomas Jefferson
- Ministers of the Gospel are excluded [from serving as Visitors of the county Elementary Schools] to avoid jealousy from the other sects,… — Thomas Jefferson
- Ethical metaphysics is fundamentally an attempt, however disguised, to give legislative force to our own wishes. — Bertrand Russell
- Every coercive monopoly was created by government intervention into the economy: by special privileges, such as franchises or subsidies, which closed the… — Ayn Rand