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** which can be generally defined as creation of a new, centralized government under "republican" principles | ** which can be generally defined as creation of a new, centralized government under "republican" principles | ||
*** those being representation, separation of powers, and limits on the power of the majority | *** those being representation, separation of powers, and limits on the power of the majority | ||
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* the essays were signed "Publius" | * the essays were signed "Publius" | ||
** Publius Valerius was one of founders of the Roman Republic who overthrew the Etruscan kings | ** Publius Valerius was one of founders of the Roman Republic who overthrew the Etruscan kings | ||
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** have been used in Courts in order to help define the legal meanings of the Constitution | ** have been used in Courts in order to help define the legal meanings of the Constitution | ||
** remind Americans of the philosophy of government behind the Constitution | ** remind Americans of the philosophy of government behind the Constitution | ||
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