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First Principles: If We Fail To Check the Power of the Judiciary, I Predict That We Will Eventually Live Under Judicial Tyranny
“Power is the great evil with which we are contending. We have divided power between three branches of government and erected checks and balances to prevent abuse of power. However, where is the check on the power of the judiciary? … Continue reading
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Tagged Checks and Balances, Contention, Divided Power, Evil, First Principles, Government, Judiciary, Patrick Henry, Power, Three Branches, Tyranny
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Covid and the Constitution
Covid and the Constitutionby Michael DoyleVoices arrayed together against an institutionOut of control of the reining in by the ConstitutionChecks and balances swept away along with our rightsStill, we ride forward like beleaguered knightsStay at home orders meant for communicable … Continue reading
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A Federation Begins
In the formation of the American Constitution, the world’s political republican theory took a leap into reality despite some downsides. A Federation Begins by Michael Doyle The extending of institutionalized slavery Remains a bleak mark in American history Kicking the … Continue reading
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First Principles: Love of Power Is Natural and Often Abused
“A fondness for power is implanted, in most men, and it is natural to abuse it, when acquired.” – Alexander Hamilton (1775) I hasten to add that therein is the reason we have so carefully guarded against this human proclivity … Continue reading
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Tagged Abuse, Alexander Hamilton, Checks and Balances, First Principles, Fondness, Human Nature, Power
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First Principles: Our Intentional Checks And Balances Are To Guard Against Excess
“What is to be the consequence, in case the Congress shall misconstrue this part [the necessary and proper clause] of the Constitution and exercise powers not warranted by its true meaning, I answer the same as if they should misconstrue … Continue reading
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