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Debate on Majorities and States Rights in Early Government
A transcription of a congressional debate discusses the dangers of absolute majorities and the need for state interposition to protect reserved powers. The speaker argues for a concurring majority system, compares to Roman history, and warns that unchecked central power leads to corruption and tyranny while state guardianship preserves liberty.
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Senate
CALHOUN
SOUTH CAROLINA
House of Congress
macking
Kentucky
Bibb
Ile
Mr C
Bata
list
pleberitus
Rome