Albert Beveridge: “Why should not the National Judiciary be made answerable to the people?”

The Constitution of Virginia of 1776 was the basis upon which was built one of the most perfect political machines ever constructed; and this machine in later years came to be Marshall's great antagonist.

If this goes down, we shall immediately see attempted another act of Congress declaring that the President shall continue in office during life, reserving to another occasion the transfer of the succession to his heirs, and the…

The first duties of a good citizen--Reverence for the Laws and Respect for the Magistracy.

It could borrow money, but could not levy taxes or impose duties to pay the debt.