 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...  Rule and Misrule of the English in America - Seite 334von Thomas Chandler Haliburton - 1851 - 379 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Thomas Chandler Haliburton - 1839 - 838 Seiten
...founded on free principles, but in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced amon^ several bodies of magistracy, as that no one could...effectually checked and restrained by the others.' Another author says, ' Another and most important advantage arising from this ingredient is, the great... | |
 | Daniel Chipman - 1846 - 422 Seiten
...which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among several bodies of majestracy, as that no one could transcend their legal limits...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 - 406 Seiten
...executive, and judiciary, result to the legislative body. The concentration of these in the same bands is precisely the definition of a despotic government....before they received the royal sanction ; and such \»as the reliance of the public upon the ability, industry, and fidelity of those persons to whom... | |
 | Thomas Chandler Haliburton - 1851 - 398 Seiten
...concentration of definition of a despotic government. It will be these in the same hands is precisely the no alleviation, that these powers will be exercised...effectually checked and restrained by the others." 3rd. In former times the laws passed by the local legislature were always submitted to a searching... | |
 | Alexander Hamilton - 1851 - 946 Seiten
...of Venice. As little will it avail us that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one which should...effectually checked and restrained by the others. For this reason, that Convention which passed the ordinance of government, laid its foundation on this... | |
 | Alexander Hamilton - 1851 - 904 Seiten
...of Venice. As little will it avail us that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the government we fought for ; but one which should...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 Seiten
...founded on free principles, but in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced ambng several bodies of magistracy, as that no one could...effectually checked and restrained by the others." 3rd. In former times the laws passed by the local legislature were always submitted to a searching... | |
 | Levi Woodbury - 1852 - 656 Seiten
...Jefferson justly said (Notes on Virg., p. 214) : "An elective despotism (ft mere legislative power) was not the government we fought for ; but one which should...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... | |
 | 1852 - 528 Seiten
...Venice. As little " will it avail us, that they are fchosen by ourselves. An elective " despotism was not the government we fought for ; but one which "should...effectually checked and restrained by " the others. For this reason, that convention which passed the " ordinance of government, laid its foundation on... | |
 | Levi Woodbury - 1852 - 646 Seiten
...Jefferson justly said (Notes on Virg., p. 214) : "An elective despotism (a. mere legislative power) was not the government we fought for; but one which should...effectually checked and restrained by the others.'' Unless this division of powers is sacredly preserved, the next victim will be the smaller branch of... | |
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