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(Encyclopedia) government, system of social control under which the right to make laws, and the right to enforce them, is vested in a particular group in society. There are many classifications of…Walker, James John
(Encyclopedia) Walker, James John, 1881–1946, American politician, b. New York City. Dapper and debonair, Jimmy Walker, having tried his hand at song writing, engaged in Democratic politics and in…Breckinridge, John Cabell
(Encyclopedia) Breckinridge, John Cabell, 1821–75, Vice President of the United States (1857–61) and Confederate general, b. Lexington, Ky. A lawyer, Breckinridge served in the Kentucky legislature (…Stephens, Alexander Hamilton
(Encyclopedia) Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812–83, American political leader, Confederate vice president (1861–65), b. Taliaferro co. (then part of Wilkes co.), Ga. He was admitted to the bar in…Toombs, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Toombs, Robert, 1810–85, American statesman, Confederate leader, b. Wilkes co., Ga. A successful lawyer in Georgia, he entered politics as a Whig, serving in the state legislature and…Bingham, George Caleb
(Encyclopedia) Bingham, George Caleb, 1811–79, American painter and politician, b. Augusta co., Va. His family moved (1819) to Missouri, which was the site of most of Bingham's activities. In 1837 he…Roger Sherman: Citizen of New Haven I
Citizen of New Haven IRoger ShermanThursday, December 4, 1788Observations on the Alterations Proposed as Amendments to the new Federal Constitution. Six of the states have adopted the new…The Supreme Court: Election Machinery That Works
Election Machinery That WorksThe Supreme CourtElecting Our LeadersElection Machinery That WorksRemapping DistrictsPaying for CampaignsGetting the Word OutSwitching Parties Most of us watched…Federalist No. 66
No 65 No 67 Objections to the Power of the Senate To Set as a Court for Impeachments Further Considered From the New York Packet.Tuesday, March 11, 1788. Hamilton…The Federalist Papers: Federalist No. 66
by AlexanderHamilton, JamesMadison and JohnJayFederalist No. 65Federalist No. 67Federalist No. 66 Objections to the Power of the Senate To Set as a Court for Impeachments Further…Trending
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