Constitution

"Framing the Constitution," in McMaster's _With the Fathers_, pp. 106-149, or Thorpe's _Story of the Constitution_, Chautauqua Course,

A School History of the United States John Bach McMaster 1892

I am a servant -- the people are my masters -- here is what they require that you support, not this or that part of the Constitution, but '_the Constitution_,' that is, the _whole_. "

The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus American Anti-Slavery Society

I am a servant -- the people are my masters -- here is what they require that you support, not this or that part of the Constitution, but '_the Constitution_,' that is, the _whole_. "

The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 4 of 4 American Anti-Slavery Society

It's understandable, to be sure: they have to live with their ancestors 'folly and pretend that it was all for the best, and that the monstrous collection of platitudes which they call a Constitution, which is worse than useless because it can be twisted to mean anything you please by crooked lawyers and grafting politicos, is the ultimate human wisdom.

THE NUMBERS 2010

It's understandable, to be sure: they have to live with their ancestors 'folly and pretend that it was all for the best, and that the monstrous collection of platitudes which they call a Constitution, which is worse than useless because it can be twisted to mean anything you please by crooked lawyers and grafting politicos, is the ultimate human wisdom.

Flashman and the angel of the lord Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1995

It's understandable, to be sure: they have to live with their ancestors 'folly and pretend that it was all for the best, and that the monstrous collection of platitudes which they call a Constitution, which is worse than useless because it can be twisted to mean anything you please by crooked lawyers and grafting politicos, is the ultimate human wisdom.

Flashman and the angel of the lord Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1995

We wouldn't want to send the message to the Honduras people that actually sticking up for your Constitution is a GOOD thing!

Clinton to meet with deposed Honduran leader 2009

Being able to see if a certain law violates the Constitution is a requirment.

State of the Union: Powell on Sotomayor, affirmative action 2009

Plain and simple, the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution is about an individual citizens right to take up arms against an Oppressive government.

Sotomayor addresses gun rights 2009

Is this what the Constitution is about, that document limiting the powers of the government and championing individual rights?

Health care overhaul clears split Senate committee 2009