Constitution – Page 6

Implied vs Expressly Reserved: Patrick Henry’s Anti-Federalist Speeches 5-7

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:December 19, 2022
Post category:Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

In a series of speeches during the Virginia Ratifying Convention, Patrick Henry warned that despite arguments to the contrary, the federal government wouldn’t act like its powers were only those delegated to it. Instead, it would act like all others before it - all powers are granted except those expressly reserved.

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Today in History: Founding Father Hugh Williamson Born

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:December 5, 2022
Post category:History Network Archives North Carolina Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

On this date in 1735, Hugh Williamson, a remarkable founding-era figure from North Carolina, was born. Williamson's name is seldom mentioned alongside the famous characters of his day, but his life was arguably as significant.

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Power to the People Gets it Backwards

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:November 26, 2022
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We’ve all heard or seen the slogan, but TO is the wrong word, by far. Under the system and principles of the founders and old revolutionaries, all power comes FROM the people - and they don’t need to ask, or demand, that they get that power back. They just need to take it.

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Your Rights Get the Benefit of the Doubt

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Post published:November 22, 2022
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If there is any question about government power, your rights should always get the benefit of the doubt. Not the federal government.

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Jealously Guard Your Liberty

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Post published:November 21, 2022
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Confidence in politicians and government people will always lead to a loss of liberty.

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Today in History: Founding Father Josiah Bartlett Born

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:November 21, 2022
Post category:Network Archives New Hampshire Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He was also instrumental in securing New Hampshire's ratification of the Constitution.

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It’s Not the President’s Job!

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:November 12, 2022
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The president has no constitutional authority to start a war. This was by design. The founders understood that putting war powers in the hands of the executive was dangerous.

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Faction Is Fatal for Liberty

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:November 2, 2022
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A faction-first mentality leads to tyranny. By faction-first, I mean looking at something as right or wrong based on who is doing it, rather than the Constitution.

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Your Rights Trump Federal Power

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:November 2, 2022
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In other words, if there is any doubt about whether the federal government should do something, the answer should always be no. The rights of the people should always trump the powers of the federal government.

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4 Essential Principles to Advance Liberty

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:October 28, 2022
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Going from the largest government in history to a true “land of the free,” won’t happen fast. And it won’t be easy. But these four principles will help set a strong foundation for the Constitution and liberty.

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