To make a division of power effectual, a veto in one form or another is indispensable. The right of each to judge for itself of the extent of the power allotted to its share, and to protect itself in its exercise, is what, in reality, is meant by a division of power. John C. Calhoun allotdivisioneffectual share on social
What people can excel our Northern and New England brethren in skill, invention, activity, energy, perseverance, and enterprise? John C. Calhoun activitybrotherenergy Change image and share on social
The framers of our constitution had the sagacity to vest in Congress all implied powers: that is, powers necessary and proper to carry into effect all the delegated powers wherever vested. John C. Calhoun carrycongressconstitution Change image and share on social
We make a great mistake in supposing all people are capable of self-government. John C. Calhoun capablegovernmentgreat Change image and share on social
It is a universal and fundamental political principle that the power to protect can safely be confided only to those interested in protecting, or their responsible agents - a maxim not less true in private than in public affairs. John C. Calhoun affairagentconfide share on social
I would rather be an independent senator, governed by my own views, going for the good of the country, uncontrolled by any thing which mortal man can bring to bear upon me, than to be president of the United States, put there as presidents of the United States have been for many years past. John C. Calhoun bearbringcountry share on social
Were there no contrariety of interests, nothing would be more simple and easy than to form and preserve free institutions. The right of suffrage alone would be a sufficient guarantee. It is the conflict of opposing interests which renders it the most difficult work of man. John C. Calhoun conflictcontrarietydifficult share on social
The surrender of life is nothing to sinking down into acknowledgment of inferiority. John C. Calhoun acknowledgmentinferioritylife Change image and share on social
England has not wholly escaped the curse which must ever befall a free government which holds extensive provinces in subjection; for, although she has not lost her liberty or fallen into anarchy, yet we behold the population of England crushed to the earth by the superincumbent weight of debt and taxation, which may one day terminate in revolution. John C. Calhoun anarchybefallbehold share on social
He is blind indeed who does not see, in the signs of the times, a strong tendency to plunge the Union as deep in debt as are many of the States, and to subjugate the whole to the paper system. John C. Calhoun blinddebtdeep Change image and share on social