 An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one which should not only be founded on free principles, but in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among several bodies of magistracy, as that no one could transcend...  Scrap Book on Law and Politics, Men and Times - Page 131de George Robertson - 1855 - 404 pagesAffichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
 | Daniel Chipman - 1846 - 422 pages
...that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the government we fought for, but one which should not only be founded on free principles,...be so divided and balanced among several bodies of majestracy, as that no one could transcend their legal limits without being effectually checked and... | |
 | Alexander Hamilton - 1851 - 946 pages
...that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one which should not only be founded on free principles,...effectually checked and restrained by the others. For this reason, that Convention which passed the ordinance of government, laid its foundation on this... | |
 | Thomas Chandler Haliburton - 1851 - 400 pages
...their eyes to the republic of Venice. An elective despotism is not the government we fought for ; but one which should not only be founded on free principles,...effectually checked and restrained by the others." 3rd. In former times the laws passed by the local legislature were always submitted to a searching... | |
 | Thomas Chandler Haliburton - 1851 - 386 pages
...their eyes to the republic of Venice. An elective despotism is not the government we fought for ; but one which should not only be founded on free principles,...effectually checked and restrained by the others." 3d. In former times the laws passed by the local legislature were always submitted to a searching examination... | |
 | Thomas Chandler Haliburton - 1851 - 408 pages
...their eyes to the republic of Venice. An elective despotism is not the government we fought for ; but one which should not only be founded on free principles,...effectually checked and restrained by the others." 3d. In former times the laws passed by the local legislature were always submitted to a searching examination... | |
 | Alexander Hamilton - 1851 - 908 pages
...that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the government we fought for ; but one which should not only be founded on free principles,...effectually checked and restrained by the others. For this reason, that Convention which passed the ordinance of government, laid its foundation on this... | |
 | Thomas Chandler Haliburton - 1851 - 394 pages
...their eyes to the republic of Venice. An elective despotism is not the government we fought for ; but one which should not only be founded on free principles,...powers of government should be so divided and balanced ambng several bodies of magistracy, as that no one could transcend their legal limits without being... | |
 | Levi Woodbury - 1852 - 656 pages
...214) : "An elective despotism (ft mere legislative power) was not the government we fought for ; but one which should not only be founded on free principles,...effectually checked and restrained by the others." In the volumes near me, sir, are numerous other grave warnings on this subject ; but I forbear detaining... | |
 | Levi Woodbury - 1852 - 646 pages
...214) : "An elective despotism (a. mere legislative power) was not the government we fought for; but one which should not only be founded on free principles,...effectually checked and restrained by the others.'' Unless this division of powers is sacredly preserved, the next victim will be the smaller branch of... | |
 | 1852 - 528 pages
...that they are fchosen by ourselves. An elective " despotism was not the government we fought for ; but one which "should not only be founded on free principles,...effectually checked and restrained by " the others. For this reason, that convention which passed the " ordinance of government, laid its foundation on... | |
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