“The power to declare war, including the power of judging the causes of war, is fully and exclusively vested in the legislature.”
Quote by James Madison
Work
The Federalist: On the New Constitution, Written in 1788
Comprising a series of 85 essays, this seminal work discusses the structure and principles of the new American government established by the Constitution of the United States, originally published in 1788. more
Author
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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