“If there be a principle that ought not to be questioned within the United States, it is that every man has a right to abolish an old government and establish a new one. This principle is not only recorded in every public archive, written in every American heart, and sealed with the blood of American martyrs, but is the only lawful tenure by which the United States hold their existence as a nation.”
Quote by James Madison
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The forging of American federalism: selected writings of James Madison
This book compiles a selection of James Madison's writings, offering insights into the foundational principles of American federalism. It includes his influential essays and correspondence, providing a comprehensive view of Madison's thoughts on the structure and function of the U.S. government. 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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