The writings of James Madison, comprising his public papers and his private correspondence, including numerous letters and documents now for the first time printed. |
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The Legislature of the United States shall have
the Power and it shall be their duty to establish
such Courts of Law Equity & Admiralty as shall
be necessary—The Judges of the Courts shall hold
their offices during good behaviour & receive a compensation,
which shall not be increased or diminished
during their continuance in office—One of these
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jurisdiction shall extend to all cases arising under the
laws of the United States or affecting ambassadors
other public Ministers & Consuls—to the trial of impeachment
of officers of the United States—to all
cases of Admiralty & maritime jurisdiction—In cases
of impeachment affecting ambassadors and other
public Ministers this Jurisdiction shall be original &
in all other cases appellate———
All criminal offences (except in cases of impeachment)
shall be tried in the State where they shall be
committed—the trials shall be open & public &
shall be by Jury.
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