“Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretence, raised in the United States.”
Quote by Noah Webster
Work
An Examination Into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution Proposed by the Late Convention Held at Philadelphia: With Answers to the Principal Objections that Have Been Raised Against the System
The book provides an in-depth examination of the Federal Constitution, focusing on the principles that underpin the system. It includes detailed discussions and responses to objections that were prevalent at the time of the convention, aiming to clarify and defend the proposed constitution. more
Author
Noah Webster
Noah Webster was a renowned lexicographer, born on October 16, 1758, and died on May 28, 1843. He is known for his reforms in English spelling and grammar rules, which had a profound impact on the compilation of modern English dictionaries. more
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