Alden's Citizen's Manual: A Text-book on Government, for Common SchoolsSheldon, 1867 - 135 Seiten |
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... third class , at the expiration of the sixth year ; so that one third may be chosen every second year . " Art . I. § 3. 2 . 5. What was the design of this provision ? The main design was to make the changes in the Senate gradual . 6. Do ...
... third class , at the expiration of the sixth year ; so that one third may be chosen every second year . " Art . I. § 3. 2 . 5. What was the design of this provision ? The main design was to make the changes in the Senate gradual . 6. Do ...
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... thirds of the members present . " — Art . I. § 3. 6 . 17. Why should not the Vice - President preside when the President is tried ? Because he would succeed to the office of Presi- dent in case the President were convicted and re- moved ...
... thirds of the members present . " — Art . I. § 3. 6 . 17. Why should not the Vice - President preside when the President is tried ? Because he would succeed to the office of Presi- dent in case the President were convicted and re- moved ...
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... thirds , expel a member . " - Art . I. § 5. 2 . 8. What are the rules adopted by legislative bodies for transacting business called ? Parliamentary law . 9. When is a man said to be unparliamentary ? OR TEXT - BOOK ON GOVERNMENT . 39.
... thirds , expel a member . " - Art . I. § 5. 2 . 8. What are the rules adopted by legislative bodies for transacting business called ? Parliamentary law . 9. When is a man said to be unparliamentary ? OR TEXT - BOOK ON GOVERNMENT . 39.
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... thirds of that house shall agree to pass the bill , it shall be sent , together with the objections , to the other house , by which it shall be likewise recon- sidered , and if approved by two thirds of that house , it shall become a ...
... thirds of that house shall agree to pass the bill , it shall be sent , together with the objections , to the other house , by which it shall be likewise recon- sidered , and if approved by two thirds of that house , it shall become a ...
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... thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives , according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill . ” — Art . I. § 7. 3 . 7. What is the object of this provision ? To prevent Congress from passing a law , under ...
... thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives , according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill . ” — Art . I. § 7. 3 . 7. What is the object of this provision ? To prevent Congress from passing a law , under ...
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Seite 128 - Congress shall make. 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury, and such trial shall be held in the State where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State the trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed.
Seite 122 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may, in their judgment, require secrecy ; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house on any question shall, at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the journal.
Seite 134 - The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President shall be the Vice-President. if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list the Senate shall choose the Vice-President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of...
Seite 126 - No person, except a natural-born citizen, or a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President...
Seite 129 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Seite 126 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly, until the disability be removed, or a President shall be elected.
Seite 121 - ... Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties as each house may provide.
Seite 123 - To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and offences against the law of nations : 11. To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water : 12. To raise and support armies ; but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years : 13. To provide and maintain a navy : 14.
Seite 121 - The times, places, and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators.
Seite 61 - No state shall, without the consent of congress, lay any duty on tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.