Author: A volunteerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Slavery
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
The Territorial Question
Author: A volunteerThe Territorial Question (Classic Reprint)
Author: Volunteer VolunteerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781331111986
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Excerpt from The Territorial Question Such a solemn agreement should receive the greatest respect, and the unyielding support of all good citizens. The organic act, or constitution, constitutes the basis upon which all the acts of the government are founded, and by which the people connected with such government are induced to respect and sustain such acts. Many of the people may not always and at all times approve of some of those acts, because their judgments or prejudices may be in opposition; but as they have been enacted by that branch of government which was established by the constitution, they adopt the necessity of compliance until they are repealed or modified in a legal and constitutional manner. A government organized upon such a basis is supposed to be free from the charge of tyranny, and the people are looked upon as being no other than freemen. The constitution being a compact, made by and between the people, possesses therefore a mutual character, which is thus placed beyond the control of the mere prejudices or even the interests of any part of the people, when the enforcement of such prejudices or interests would be calculated to subvert the interests of the other part; and although a majority may uphold such encroachments upon the rights of the minority, yet, if the constitution does not sustain such majority, but, 011 the contrary, condemns its acts, the majority is bound to conform to the requirements of the constitution as soon as those requirements are interpreted by the authority which the same constitution has designated as the umpire and expounder of its provisions, between the government and people, and between the different portions of the people. The constitution having been created, and the several departments of the government for which it provides, having been established by the independent action of the people, it becomes the bounden duty of all good citizens to obey the directions of the several departments, according to the construction of the constitution which each department may put upon their own acts, until such acts are repealed or annulled by the decision of a higher department, as constituted by the constitution. We hold, therefore, that the question with regard to the settlement of the territories belonging to a nation, must be adjusted according to the interests of the whole people of the nation, and not by that of a majority of mere voters, unless the constitution of the nation has clearly defined some other manner of deciding. It is true the majority may assume the right to make their own construction upon their powers under the constitution, and they may attempt to maintain the doctrine to which they give their political support. But in the exercise of this right, they should not allow their prejudices to govern them; they should confine their action entirely within the rules of justice and comity toward all men. They should refrain from committing any overt acts which might lead to the infringement of the rights of their fellow citizens, whether the exercise of those rights accords with their own views or not. All controversies which may arise between the people, should be settled upon a basis of equal justice to all who may have any interest in the settlement of the question in dispute. It is the duty of every citizen of the United States to remember that before the constitution of the United States was adopted, each state was a free and independent government, and that the people of those governments were not compelled by any compact or agreement of whatever kind to jeopardise any of their personal interests for the good of those residing in another state. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
Constitutional Politics and the Territorial Question in Canada and the United Kingdom
Author: Michael KeatingPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319580744
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
This book compares the constitutional politics in Canada and the United Kingdom – two complex, multilevel, plurinational states. While the former is federal and the latter a devolved state, the logic of both systems is similar: to combine unity with diversity. Both are facing similar challenges in a world marked by spatial rescaling, international interdependence and economic and social change. The contributors chart these challenges and the responses of the two countries, covering the meanings of federalism and devolution; the role of the courts; fiscal equalization; welfare; party politics; reform by popular referendum and citizen assemblies; and intergovernmental relations. The book will be of interest to students of federalism and multilevel government, state transformation territorial politics on both sides of the Atlantic.
Politics of the Chaco Peace Conference, 1935–1939
Author: Leslie B. RoutPublisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292753993
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
After three years of indecisive but bloody war, guns lay silent in the Chaco Boreal in June 1935. Fifty years of bickering between Bolivia, a landlocked country seeking a river exit to the sea, and Paraguay, a land-hungry country seeking territorial aggrandizement and supposed mineral wealth, had culminated in open warfare in June 1932. By 1935 the antagonists, near exhaustion, finally agreed to discuss their differences. Leslie B. Rout, Jr., examines three facets of the dispute and the inter-American peace conference that settled it. He analyzes the futile diplomatic efforts to prevent the outbreak of hostilities, discusses the diplomatic initiatives that culminated in the June cease-fire, and describes the frustrating but ultimately successful diplomatic struggle that produced a definitive settlement. By enumerating the problems and progress of the peace conference, Rout demonstrates that, despite occasions of open diplomacy, it was through secret negotiation that agreement was finally attained. He concludes that, although the negotiators betrayed unabashed cynicism, violated stated Pan-American ideals, and disregarded the "troublesome" terms of the June 1935 cease-fire, they deserve praise. Had the mediators failed to produce a viable solution in July 1938, the peace conference would have collapsed, renewed warfare would have resulted—and the neighboring powers inevitably would have become involved. Given this potential catastrophe, the mediators had to solve the diplomatic problems by the means available.
States Vs. Territories
Author: John Arnold RockwellPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781340895525
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
States Vs. Territories. a True Solution of the Territorial Question
Author: Rockwell John a. (John Arnold)Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9780526579785
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
States Vs. Territories. a True Solution of the Territorial Question;
Author: John a. (John Arnold) RockwellPublisher: Sagwan Press
ISBN: 9781376933628
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
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Political Debates Between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in the Celebrated Campaign of 1858 in Illinois
Author: Abraham LincolnPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Campaign debates
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Author: William Lewis Dayton
Author: Stephen A. Douglas