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Power of the Purse and Power of the Sword

The two great powers of government are “The Power of the Purse” and “The Power of the Sword”. The Constitution lodges most of this power directly in the hands of THE PEOPLE themselves. But they must be organized in the governmental institutions necessary to exercise those powers.

“Power of the Purse” and “Power of the Sword”

TWO GREAT POWERS OF GOVERNMENT ALWAYS TO BE UNDER THE DIRECT LEGAL CONTROL AND INFLUENCE OF WE THE PEOPLE “Power of the Purse” and “Power...
The Purse

“Power of the Purse”

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The Sword

“Power of the Sword”

"THE POWER OF THE SWORD" RESTS WITH WE THE PEOPLE—ORGANIZED, ARMED AND TRAINED PURSUANT TO STATUTE AS MILITIA—STATE GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS EXERCISING CONSTITUTIONAL LEGAL AUTHORITY. Power...
"well regulated Militia" 2nd Amendment

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