It is to be the assent and ratification of the several States, derived…

James Madison
401 citations
It is to be the assent and ratification of the several States, derived from the supreme authority in each State, the authority of the people themselves. The act, therefore establishing the Constitution, will not be a NATIONAL, but a FEDERAL act. ✨ Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay (1842). The Federalist, on the New Constitution, Written in the Year 1788, p.176
Humanity Politics
31

More Author Quotes

The public affairs of the union are spread throughout a very extensive region, and are extremely diversified by the local affairs connected with them, and can with difficulty be learnt in any other p … ▶
The legislative department is everywhere extending the sphere of its activity and drawing all power into its impetuous vortex. ✨ Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay (1852). The Federalist, on … ▶
They can make no law which will not have its full operation on themselves and their friends, as well as on the great mass of the society. ✨ Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, J.R. Pole (200 … ▶
The necessity of a senate is not less indicated by the propensity of all single and numerous assemblies, to yield to the impulse of sudden and violent passions, and to be seduced by factious leaders, … ▶
If Congress can employ money indefinitely to the general welfare... they may appoint teachers in every state... The powers of Congress would subvert the very foundation, the very nature of the limite … ▶

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes