Laws are passed which transgress the limitations of the Constitution without adequate discussion as to their unconstitutional character, for the reason that the determination of this fact is erroneously supposed to be the exclusive function of the judiciary.
This quote critiques the lack of discussion around unconstitutional laws and the misconception of judicial authority.
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This is as it should be, for--for better or worse--England and America will play together a great part in the future history of the world.
The great evil of the world to-day is this aversion to work.
But all three spring from one root; all three are carried out by men of like political ideals; all three are destined to promote the cause of ordered liberty throughout the world.
It made the judiciary the final conscience of the nation.
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