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John Marshall on Government

1755–1835 United States

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T]he Government of the Union, though limited in its powers, is supreme within its sphere of action.

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

The government of the Union, then, … is, emphatically, and truly, a government of the people. In form and in substance it emanates from them. Its powers are granted by them, and are to be exercised directly on them, and for their benefit.

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

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