CHAPTER VII

THREATS OF WAR Cannot the Union exist unless Congress and the Supreme Court shall make banks and lotteries? (John Taylor "of Caroline.") If a judge can repeal a law of Congress, by declaring it unconstitutional, is not this the exercise of political power? (Senator Richard M. Johnson.) The States must shield themselves and meet the invader foot to foot. (Jefferson.) The United States ... form a single nation. In war we are one people. In making peace we are one people. In all com…