The Constitutional Text-book: A Practical and Familiar Exposition of the Constitution of the United States, and of Portions of the Public and Administrative Law of the Federal GovernmentChilds & Peterson, 1855 - 324 Seiten |
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... less extent ; but however meritorious they are in many respects , in others they seem objectionable . Some of them , in aiming at simplicity and brevity , have become trivial and meagre ; others are composed chiefly of disquisitions and ...
... less extent ; but however meritorious they are in many respects , in others they seem objectionable . Some of them , in aiming at simplicity and brevity , have become trivial and meagre ; others are composed chiefly of disquisitions and ...
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... less than three , nor more than seven in number , to meet in congress . Each State was to support the expenses of its own delegates . In deciding questions , the votes were taken by States , each ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION . 15.
... less than three , nor more than seven in number , to meet in congress . Each State was to support the expenses of its own delegates . In deciding questions , the votes were taken by States , each ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION . 15.
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... less rigid on points of inferior magnitude than might have been otherwise expected ; and thus the Constitution which we now present is the result of a spirit of amity , and of that mutual deference and concession which the peculiarity ...
... less rigid on points of inferior magnitude than might have been otherwise expected ; and thus the Constitution which we now present is the result of a spirit of amity , and of that mutual deference and concession which the peculiarity ...
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... less likely that laws will be passed from private and personal influence , for in a single assembly of men it generally happens that there are a few leaders who exer- cise great control over the others . It increases the proba- bility ...
... less likely that laws will be passed from private and personal influence , for in a single assembly of men it generally happens that there are a few leaders who exer- cise great control over the others . It increases the proba- bility ...
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... less than twenty - five years of age . ( 2. ) He must have been a citizen of the United States for seven years . ( 3. ) He must be an inhabitant of the State in which he shall be chosen . These are the only qualifications established by ...
... less than twenty - five years of age . ( 2. ) He must have been a citizen of the United States for seven years . ( 3. ) He must be an inhabitant of the State in which he shall be chosen . These are the only qualifications established by ...
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Seite 29 - No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been encreased during such time ; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office.
Seite 133 - I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America; that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the rules and articles of war.
Seite 42 - The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States ; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Claims of the United States, or of any particular State. SECTION 4. The United States shall guarantee 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...
Seite 69 - When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies. The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers ; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.
Seite 291 - I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them. Taking care always to keep ourselves, by suitable establishments, on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies.
Seite 28 - When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside : And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present.
Seite 271 - Full faith and credit shall be given in each of these States to the records, acts, and judicial proceedings, of the courts and magistrates of every other State.
Seite 286 - I have already intimated to you the danger of Parties in the State, with particular reference to the founding of them on Geographical discriminations. — Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the Spirit of Party, generally.
Seite 276 - States or any of them, nor emit bills, nor borrow money on the credit of the United States, nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a...
Seite 292 - I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish — that they will control the usual current of the passions, or prevent our nation from running the course which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations: but ,if I may even flatter myself, that they may be productive of some partial benefit, some occasional good, that they may now and then recur to moderate the fury of party spirit, to warn against the mischiefs of foreign intrigue, to guard against the impostures of...