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“As compacts, charters of government are superior in obligation to all others, because they give effect to all others. As truths, none can be more sacred, because they are bound, on the conscience by the religious sanctions of an oath. As metes and bounds of government, they transcend all other land-marks, because every public usurpation is an encroachment on the private right, not of one, but of all.”

Quote by James Madison

Book:The Writings of James Madison: 1790-1802

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The Writings of James Madison: 1790-1802

The Writings of James Madison: 1790-1802 is a compilation of essays, letters, and speeches by James Madison, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The volume spans the early years of Madison's political career, during which he played a pivotal role in shaping the new nation's political framework. It includes his influential contributions to the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution, as well as his thoughts on the nature of government and the rights of citizens. more

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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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