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James Madison's Shocking Plan: A Blueprint for Total Control

James Madison's Shocking Plan: A Blueprint for Total Control

Published 1 year, 7 months ago
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Imagine a United States where a national government holds almost absolute power over the states, with the authority to veto any state law and even send in troops to enforce its will. This was the audacious vision of James Madison, the man we know as the “Father of the Constitution.” But the Constitution we have today is far different from the Virginia Plan he originally drew up.

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