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Debates on Federal versus Consolidated Government and State Rights
The speaker argues that true federalism prevents majority tyranny and protects minority rights. He compares ancient and modern systems, insisting constitutions with checks curb faction, corruption, and despotism. He laments consolidation and defends South Carolina’s stance against unconstitutional tariffs and coercive revenue schemes.
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Mr Rives
Mr R
Virginia
Carolina
Persia
Greece
Marathon
Plato
Salamis
Europe
Asia
Mediterranean
Italy
Palgrave
Calhoun
South Carolina
Tie
C. Tamwilling
South
Rives
United States
Mar Rives
Treasury Department
Anothe
Delaware
Clinton
Congress
D.J
Maving
Senate
M. Palgrave
Plate
Miltiades
Themistocles
Mr C
Themelves