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The book presents a critical response to John Adams's views on governance, emphasizing the importance of divided powers and accountability to the people. Rejecting the idea of a "natural aristocracy," the author advocates for limited executive power and shorter terms for elected officials. John Taylor, a prominent figure in agrarian liberalism and states' rights, draws on his political experience to argue for a government free from debt and patronage. His work is recognized as a significant contribution to American political thought, praised by contemporaries like Charles Beard.
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An Inquiry Into the Principles and Policy of the Government of the United States, John Taylor
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- 2013
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- Title
- An Inquiry Into the Principles and Policy of the Government of the United States
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Taylor
- Publisher
- The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 566
- ISBN13
- 9781616193201
- Category
- Legal literature
- Description
- The book presents a critical response to John Adams's views on governance, emphasizing the importance of divided powers and accountability to the people. Rejecting the idea of a "natural aristocracy," the author advocates for limited executive power and shorter terms for elected officials. John Taylor, a prominent figure in agrarian liberalism and states' rights, draws on his political experience to argue for a government free from debt and patronage. His work is recognized as a significant contribution to American political thought, praised by contemporaries like Charles Beard.