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Quote from James Madison,


"A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions."


By:

James Madison (more quotes by James Madison or books by/about James Madison)


(1751-1836), Father of the Constitution for the USA, 4th US President

Source:

Federalist No. 51, February 8, 1788

Categories:

Founder, Dependence, Control, Government, Vigilance

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