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I know not whether Laws be right,
Or whether Laws be wrong;
All that we know who lie in gaol
Is that the wall is strong;
And that each day is like a year,
A year whose days are long.
Oscar Wilde1854–1900The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898), Part VIn context
- Justice
- Time
No legislative act, therefore, contrary to the Constitution, can be valid.
Alexander Hamilton1757–1804Federalist No. 78 (May 28, 1788)In context
The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts. A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the judges, as a fundamental law. It therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning, as well as the meaning of any particular act proceeding from the legislative body.
Alexander Hamilton1757–1804Federalist No. 78 (May 28, 1788)In context
- Justice
The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.
CCConstitutional ConventionThe Constitution of the United States (September 17, 1787), Article IIIn context
- Presidency
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.
CCConstitutional ConventionThe Constitution of the United States (September 17, 1787), Article IIIIn context
- Enemies
This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any state to the Contrary notwithstanding.
CCConstitutional ConventionThe Constitution of the United States (September 17, 1787), Article VIIn context
- Government