On the record
The judicial power thus invested in the people was extensive; they were able to preserve their rights, and attended this court in arms.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgThe judicial power thus invested in the people was extensive; they were able to preserve their rights, and attended this court in arms.
Spooner emphasizes the importance of judicial power being vested in the people for the protection of their rights.
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