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The attempt of any of the parts to exercise it is usurpation, and ought to be repelled by those to whom the people have delegated their power of repelling it.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “The attempt of any of the parts to exercise it is usurpation, and ought to be repelled by those to whom the people have…”
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This statement warns against any attempt by smaller groups to usurp the power that belongs to the people.
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