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“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 judges, as fundamental law. It therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning, as well as the meaning of any particular act proceeding from the legislative body. If there should happen to be an irreconcilable variance between the two, that which has the superior obligation and validity ought, of course, to be preferred; or, in other words, the Constitution ought to be preferred to the statute, the intention of the people to the intention of their agents.”

Quote by Alexander Hamilton

Book:The Essential Federalist: A New Reading of the Federalist Papers

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The Essential Federalist: A New Reading of the Federalist Papers

This book delves into The Federalist Papers, providing a contemporary analysis of the original texts that shaped the United States Constitution. It examines the arguments and debates surrounding the creation of the federal government, offering readers a deeper understanding of the principles and values upon which the nation was built. more

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Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father of the United States, born on January 11, 1757, and died on July 12, 1804. He played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton promoted fiscal stability and economic growth, establishing the First Bank of the United States and proposing solutions for federal debt. His ideas and policies had a profound impact on the early political and economic development of the United States. more

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