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Which of William Blackstone's works helped the US Supreme Court interpret the Constitution?
Sir William Blackstone (1723-1780) was an English jurist active in the mid-18th century, whose work on English Common Law provided guidance to the Framers of the US Constitution.
The treatise, Commentaries on the Laws of England, comprised a four-volume set covering such topics as:
# Rights of Persons (social stratification in a class society) # Rights of Things (property law) # Private Wrongs (torts) # Public Wrongs (criminal law) Commentaries on the Laws of England, originally published by Clarendon Press, Oxford, in 1765-1769, is in the public domain and may be read on the Yale Law School site accessible via Related Links, below.
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What was William Paterson's occupation?
William Paterson was a politician. He served on the United States Supreme Court and was also a signer of the U.S. Constitution.
What was John Marshall's position on judicial review?
Chief Justice John Marshall believed judicial review was the right and responsibility of the Judicial branch of government, and that only the Judicial branch (which the US Supreme Court leads) should interpret the Constitution.
Who wrote the model constitution?
William Penn, wrote the Pennsylvania constitution back when America was the thirteen colonies.
Did Woodrow Wilson serve as president and chief of the Supreme court?
No, that was William Taft.
William Penn's constitution for Pennsylvania was called the?
The Frame of Government of Pennsylvania.
What was William Paterson's occupation?
William Paterson was a politician. He served on the United States Supreme Court and was also a signer of the U.S. Constitution.
What was John Marshall's position on judicial review?
Chief Justice John Marshall believed judicial review was the right and responsibility of the Judicial branch of government, and that only the Judicial branch (which the US Supreme Court leads) should interpret the Constitution.
What has the author William H Combs written?
William H. Combs has written: 'An unamended state constitution: the Tennessee constitution of 1870' -- subject(s): Tennessee. Constitution
What did he do William livingston?
signed the constitution
Who were the two that signed the constitution that were from Georgia?
William Houstan and William L. Pierce
Which US President other than William Howard Taft served on the Supreme Court?
William Howard Taft is the only former president to have served on the US Supreme Court.
Who signed the constitution from GA?
William few
Who is the Step-Father to the Constitution?
William Blackstone
Did John Hancock sign the United States Constitution?
No, William Houstoun did not sign the constitution.
Was William Few a federalist or anti-federalist?
William Few was a federalist. He supported the ratification of the Constitution. He helped steer the Constitutional Convention to ratify the Constitution. He was also present to watch his state ratify the Constitution.
Who was the president that was supreme justice?
William Howard Taft was the man.
What is William Paterson's background?
William Paterson served in Congress, on the Supreme Court, and as New Jersey governor.
