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From: HoratioBunce  in response to Message 1Sent: 6/17/2008 1:12 PM
Codify,
 
We already have a "75% Resolution Project" spelled out in the U.S. Constitution (Article 5)......as well as a "100% resolution project", in the form of the jury. 
 
What good would a 96% Resolution Project be, if we've already demonstrated the fact that we can simply ignore the others, both of which date back to the very beginning of our nation?
 

19. Separation of Powers:
Federal and State

The Federative Principle was the mechanism introduced by the Founders that made possible a republic spread over a vast continent. In addition, by dividing governmental power into co-equal, independent responsibilities, each branch of government might serve as a check on the other and thus prevent either one from undermining the safety of the public liberty.

 

http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/jefferson/quotations/jeff1050.htm

 
Many excellent Jefferson quotes at the above link, all pertaining to the separation of powers between the federal and State governments.
 
Joel


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     re: 96% Resolution Project   codify  6/17/2008 4:05 PM