...the people ; that magistrates are their trustees and servants, and at all times amenable to them. 3. That government is, or ought to be, instituted for...the various modes and forms of government, that is the best which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually...

...the people; that magistrates are their trustees and servants, and at all times amenable to them, 3. That government is, or ought to be, instituted for...security of the people, nation, or community. Of all the vari, ous modes and forms of government, that is the best which is capable of producing the greatest...

...be necessary to their safety and happiness." The Virginia Constitution adopted in 1851, asserts—" That government is, or ought to be, instituted for...protection, and security of the people, nation, or comG 2 munity; of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best which is capable of producing...

...executive, are their trustees and servants, .and at .all times, in, a legal way, accountable to them. 7. That government Is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, aud security of the people, nation, or ,community, and not for the particular emolument or advantage...

...the people ; that magistrates are their trustees and servants, and at all times amenable to them. "3. That government is, or ought to be, instituted for...and security of the people, nation, or community. " 15. That no free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be insured to any people, but by a...

...pervading the law of the land." " ' What, sir,' asked Patrick Henry, in the Virginia Convention of 1 778, ' is the genius of democracy ? Let me read that clause...safety, and is most effectually secured against the dangers of mal-administration ; and that whenever any government shall be found inadequate or contrary...

...pervading the law of the land." " ' What, sir,' asked Patrick Henry, in the Virginia Convention of 1 778, * is the genius of democracy ? Let me read that clause...community ; of all the various modes and forms of govsrnment, that is best which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety,...

...that clause of the Bill of Eights of Virginia which relates to this (third clause): That goveminent is or ought to be instituted for the common .benefit,...safety, and is most effectually secured against the dangers of mal-administration ; and that when any government shall be found inadequate or contrary...

...the people ; that magistrates are their trustees and servants, and at all times amenable to them. 3. That government is, or ought to be, instituted for...which is capable of producing the greatest degree of iiappiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of maladministration ; and...

...the people ; that magistrates are their trustees and servants, and at all times amenable to them. V. That government is, or ought, to be^ instituted for...protection and security of the people, nation or-; commiinity; of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best which is e&pable of producing...