Introduction to the Science of Government, and Compend of the Constitutional and Civil Jurisprudence of the United States: With a Brief Treatise on Political Economy : Designed for the Use of Families and SchoolsFrom the steam Press of C. Van Benthuysen, 1840 - 336 Seiten |
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... hold a check upon each other ; and all are accountable to the people from whom they derive their power ; and the people themselves , as well as their agents , are restrained by the constitution . § 42. The division and limitation of the ...
... hold a check upon each other ; and all are accountable to the people from whom they derive their power ; and the people themselves , as well as their agents , are restrained by the constitution . § 42. The division and limitation of the ...
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... holds official power , indepen . dently of the people , and often contrary to their wishes . The nobles and peers also are independent of the people , obtain- ing their official power by right of birth , or by appointment of the king ...
... holds official power , indepen . dently of the people , and often contrary to their wishes . The nobles and peers also are independent of the people , obtain- ing their official power by right of birth , or by appointment of the king ...
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... holds a real estate in his own right , which he may transmit to his heirs . In some states the right was extended to those who possessed personal property to a con- siderable amount . The property qualification , however , has been ...
... holds a real estate in his own right , which he may transmit to his heirs . In some states the right was extended to those who possessed personal property to a con- siderable amount . The property qualification , however , has been ...
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... hold their offices for two years . They may be re - elected at the pleasure of the electors . Elections of representatives are made thus fre- quent , in order to ensure a faithful discharge of their duties . Were they elected for a very ...
... hold their offices for two years . They may be re - elected at the pleasure of the electors . Elections of representatives are made thus fre- quent , in order to ensure a faithful discharge of their duties . Were they elected for a very ...
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... hold in check the popular branch of the legislature . The election of representatives occurring so frequently , this body is rendered unstable and fluctuating by those sudden convul- sions in public sentiment which are common in ...
... hold in check the popular branch of the legislature . The election of representatives occurring so frequently , this body is rendered unstable and fluctuating by those sudden convul- sions in public sentiment which are common in ...
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Seite 159 - 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...
Seite 331 - Nor have we been wanting in attentions to our British Brethren We have warned them from Time to Time of attempts by their Legislature to extend an unwarrantable Jurisdiction over us...
Seite 63 - Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia...
Seite 55 - No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or other infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger...
Seite 74 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other for their common defence, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Seite 120 - Territory where such court is at the time held one year at least, and that during that time he has behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same.
Seite 331 - He has excited domestic insurrections among us, and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
Seite 182 - The United States shall guaranty to every State in this Union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion; and on application of the legislature, or of the executive (when the legislature cannot be convened) against domestic violence.
Seite 326 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labour to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Seite 193 - And these may be reduced to three principal or primary articles ; the right of personal security, the right of personal liberty and the right of private property...