Albert Beveridge: “Morris expounded the conservative Federalist philosophy thus…”

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Morris expounded the conservative Federalist philosophy thus: "Governments are made to provide against the follies and vices of men....

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This quote reflects the Federalist perspective on the role of government in managing human behavior.

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Albert Beveridge: “Morris expounded the conservative Federalist philosophy thus: "Governments are made to provide against the follies and…”