...based on the people, possesses an unavoidable and oppressive evil of the first magnitude — that of the necessity of supporting itself by physical force...territorial possessions, are much less likely to be their subjects than the inhabitants of a single town or county. If to this definition we should add,...

....derived from the nation, with a constant responsibility of the agents of the public to the public ; a responsibility that is neither to be evaded nor...different institutions, must be evident on the smallest * It is on this principle that the American government is founded. reflection ; since the danger of...

...responsibility of the agents of the pubhc to the people ; a responsibility that is neither to be evaded or denied. That such a system is better on a large than...and a people of diversified interests and extended territoritl possessions are much less likely to be their subjects than the inhabitants of a single...