"What is to be the consequence, in case the Congress
shall misconstrue this part [the necessary and proper clause] of the
Constitution and exercise powers not warranted by its true meaning, I
answer the same as if they should misconstrue or enlarge any other power
vested in them ... the success of the usurpation will depend on the
executive and judiciary departments, which are to expound and give
effect to the legislative acts; and in a last resort a remedy must be
obtained from the people, who can by the elections of more faithful
representatives, annul the acts of the usurpers." --James Madison,
Federalist No. 44, 1788
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