James Madison Quote

Quote from James Madison,

"The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation and foreign commerce."

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. 45
Categories:	Commerce, Constitution, Federalism, Foreign Policy, Peace, Power, War
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