“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 exercised, is void. No legislative act, therefore, contrary to the Constitution, can be valid.”
Quote by Alexander Hamilton
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The federalist papers
Comprising a series of 85 essays, The Federalist Papers were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. These essays were published in newspapers in New York from 1787 to 1788, aiming to persuade the public to support the ratification of the Constitution. The works are considered foundational texts in American political theory and constitutional law. more
Author
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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