On more than one occasion this court has expressed the cautious circumspection with which it approaches the consideration of such questions; and has declared that, in no doubtful case would it pronounce a legislative act to be contrary to the constitution.
Beveridge notes the cautious approach of the court in dealing with legislative acts and constitutional questions.
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