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To: Liz
Here are a few other key ones often discussed in constitutional scholarship.

These include:

Rule of Law: The idea that everyone, including government officials, is subject to the law, which overlaps with Limited Government and is implied in Article VI (oath to support the Constitution) and the Bill of Rights.

Supremacy of the Constitution: As per Article VI, federal law and the Constitution are the "supreme Law of the Land," supporting Federalism.

Judicial Review: Not explicitly stated but inferred from Article III, allowing courts to strike down unconstitutional laws, which bolsters Checks and Balances.

Protection Against Tyranny: A broader principle derived from the framers' intent, seen in the overall structure to prevent majority or minority oppression.

6 posted on 09/01/2025 6:13:39 AM PDT by mjp (pro-freedom & pro-wealth $)
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To: mjp

thx


8 posted on 09/01/2025 6:42:48 AM PDT by Liz (May you be in Heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead (Irish blessing))
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