Nor is it less a peculiar felicity of this Constitution, so dear to us all, that it is found to be capable, without losing its vital energies, of expanding itself over a spacious territory with the increase and expansion of the community for whose benefit it was established.
Madison highlights the unique ability of the Constitution to adapt and thrive as the nation expands, maintaining its core principles.
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