If we advert to the nature of republican government, we shall find tha…

James Madison
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If we advert to the nature of republican government, we shall find that the censorial power is in the people over the government, and not in the government over the people. ✨ James Madison, David B. Mattern (1997). James Madison's Advice to My Country, p.95, University of Virginia Press
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If we advert to the nature of republican government, we shall find that the censorial power is in the people over the government, and not in the government over the people. ✨ James Madison, David B. Mattern (1997). James Madison's Advice to My Country, p.95, University of Virginia Press

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