“The powers of the federal government ... result from the compact to which the states are parties, [and are] limited by the plain sense and intention of the instrument constituting that compact.”
Quote by James Madison
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The Virginia Report of 1799-1800: Touching the Alien and Sedition Laws; Together with the Virginia Resolutions of December 21, 1798, Including the Debate and Proceedings Thereon in the House of Delegates of Virginia and Other Documents Illustrative of the Report and Resolutions
Comprising the Virginia Report of 1799-1800, this book delves into the Alien and Sedition Laws, offering a comprehensive look at the Virginia Resolutions of December 21, 1798. It features debates and procedural details from the House of Delegates of Virginia, as well as supplementary documents that provide context and insight into the report and resolutions. more
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James Madison
James Madison, the 4th President of the United States, was born on March 16, 1751, and died on June 28, 1836. He was a key figure in drafting the U.S. Constitution and had a profound impact on the political system of the United States. more
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