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The constitutional principles of Thomas Jefferson / Caleb Perry Patterson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Patterson, C. Perry (Caleb Perry), 1880- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Constitutional law--United States.
- Constitutional law.
- Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
- Jefferson, Thomas.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xi, 211 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Austin : University of Texas Press, 1953.
- Summary:
- Contends Thomas Jefferson believed in 'constitutional supremacy' in opposition to supremacy of the executive, legislative, or judiciary branches. This means opposition to centralized power, strict construction, and the ultimate supremacy of the people over the Constitution, although Jefferson was no doctrinaire.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-199).
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