We see, then, that it is no more than a literal truth, that out of that single instrument, as it now stands, without altering the location of a single word, might be formed, by construction and interpretation, more different constitutions than figures can well estimate.
Spooner claims that the current constitution can yield countless interpretations without changing its wording.
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They are every day committing errors, which would be crimes, but for their ignorance of the law.
That the legislation of the king was of no authority over a jury, is further proved by the oath taken by the kings at their coronation.
And he can rightfully be held to no greater knowledge of the law than this.
The presumption clearly is that all were eligible.