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3. Judicial check upon legislative, or interpretation of laws.

4. And checked by legislative through impeachment.

D. I. Can such a government apply to so extensive a territory?

Exaggerated ideas of extent.

N.	45	52
S.	31	31
	14	11		434
	973	764½	mean	868¾	by
				750

Great Britain.

II. Despotic government for a large country to be examined.

 

REVIEW.

 

I.	Full House of Representatives chosen every second year, etc.
II.	Senate for six years by Legislatures. Rotation every two years. Probable increase.
III.	Executive. Manner of appointment. Compensation. Negotiation of treaties. Nomination of officers.
IV.	Judicial power. Constitution of judges. Extent of powers. Inferior courts. Trial by jury. Criminal cases.

 

POWERS.

 

I.	To provide revenue for the Common defense.
II.	To regulate commerce.
III.	To declare war.