John Jay, (1745-1829) first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, First President of the United States - preceding George Washington, one of three men most responsible for the US Constitution Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-6] of 6 John Jay quotesJohn Jay QuotesJohn Jay The Jury has a right to judge both the law as well as the fact in controversy.~ John Jay The jury has the right to judge both the law as well as the fact in controversy.~ John Jay The people are Sovereign. ... at the Revolution, the sovereignty devolved on the people; and they are truly the sovereigns of the country, but they are sovereigns without subjects... with none to govern but themselves; the citizens of America are equal as fellow citizens, and as joint tenants in the sovereignty.~ John Jay Providence has given our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as privilege and interest, of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.~ John Jay The people who own the country ought to govern it.~ John Jay Those who own the country ought to govern it.~ John Jay Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print