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The paradox of power in the United States constitution.
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Maglaque THE PARADOX OF POWER IN THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION The Constitution is a document which, since its instatement in 1787, has been regarded as the highest standard of American legislature. The document is the epitome of sound construction and organization; it is a glowing manifestation of American values and laws, written in the most sophisticated and ordered manner seemingly possible. However, the Constitution has one blatant and glaring fault: the balance of power between the federal government and the states is difficult to distinguish. This paradox contributed to the complexity of several conflicts in the late 1700's and early 1800's, including the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, and the Webster-Hayne debate. The issue of nullification, a right which is not defined in the Constitution as belonging to the states' or, conversely, illegal and against the spirit of the federal government, was at the heart of all...
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