Founders
At The Helm
Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm. James Madison Federalist No. 10 November 23, 1787
Read MoreThe Real American Revolution
But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations…This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of…
Read MoreAbridgment of Freedom
There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations. James Madison Speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention June 16, 1788
Read MoreIndefinite
If Congress can do whatever in their discretion can be done by money, and will promote the General Welfare, the Government is no longer a limited one, possessing enumerated powers, but an indefinite one, subject to particular exceptions. James Madison Letter to Edmund Pendleton January 21, 1792
Read MoreDefinition
They define a republic to be a government of laws, and not of men. John Adams Novanglus No. 7 March 6, 1775
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