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James I, king of England

(Encyclopedia) James I, 1566–1625, king of England (1603–25) and, as James VI, of Scotland (1567–1625). James's reign witnessed the beginnings of English colonization in North America (Jamestown was…

Impartial Examiner II

Impartial Examiner II27 February 1788by (Continued from our last)Section 8th of the first article gives the Congress a power "to lay and collect, taxes, duties, imposts and excises." If it be…

Declaration of Rights and Grievances

Declaration of Rights and Grievances14 October 1774Abstract When the First Continental Congress met in September and October 1774, the delegates made several major decisions. Among those was…

Brutus XV (pt. 1)

Brutus XV (pt. 1)6 March 1788by BrutusSee also Federalist No. 78, Federalist No. 79, and Federalist No. 82(Continued.)It may still be insisted that this clause does not take away the trial by…

United Kingdom Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note United Kingdom Index: People History Government Political Conditions Economy Defense and Foreign Relations U.S.-United Kingdom Relations PEOPLEThe…

Marbury v. Madison

The decision in this Supreme Court Case established the right of the courts to determine the constitutionality of the actions of the other two branches of government. Outgoing…

Brutus XI

Brutus XI31 January 1788by BrutusSee also Federalist No. 80The nature and extent of the judicial power of the United States, proposed to be granted by this constitution, claims our particular…