Legislative Powers Quotes

“On January 27, 1778, the -Articles of Confederation-, recently adopted by Congress, were debated here [Montague, Massachusetts]. It was 'voted to approve of the Articles, except the first clause,' giving Congress the power to declare peace and war. This it was resolved, 'belongs to the people.”
― Edward Pearson Pressey, History of Montague; A Typical Puritan Town

“In republican government, the legislative authority necessarily predominates.”
― James Madison, Federalist Papers Nos. 10 and 51