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“How can those who are invested with the power of government be prevented from the abuse of those powers as the means of aggrandizing themselves? ... Without a strong constitution to counteract the strong tendency of government to disorder and abuse there can be little progress or improvement.”

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John C. Calhoun

John C. Calhoun was a prominent American politician, lawyer, and philosopher. Born on March 18, 1782, and died on March 31, 1850, he served as a United States Representative and was a key figure in the American political system, known for his stance on federalism and slavery. more

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