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“…power by the people…”

March 11, 2018|Convention of States|

Thoughts from the Father of the Constitution: “Hitherto charters have been written grants of privileges by governments to the people. Here they are written grants of power by the people to their governments.” “All power is originally vested [...]

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Here’s a Convention Example

February 14, 2018|Convention of States|

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN 1787 Philadelphia, PA Title: 1787 Constitutional Convention Purpose: Having recognized the inherent weakness of the Articles of Confederation, the people, state legislatures, and Congress began discussing ways “to render the constitution of the Federal Government adequate [...]

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