The American's Guide: Comprising the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution of the United States and the Constitutions of the Several States Composing the Union |
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... and the authority of training the militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress : 17. To exercise exclusive legislation , in all cases whatsoever , over such district ( not exceeding ten miles square , ) 8 CONSTITUTION OF.
... and the authority of training the militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress : 17. To exercise exclusive legislation , in all cases whatsoever , over such district ( not exceeding ten miles square , ) 8 CONSTITUTION OF.
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... district wherein the crime shall have been committed , which district shall have been previously ascertained by law , and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation ; to be confronted with the witnesses against him ; to ...
... district wherein the crime shall have been committed , which district shall have been previously ascertained by law , and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation ; to be confronted with the witnesses against him ; to ...
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... district wherein the crime shall have been committed , which district shall have been previously ascertained by law , and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation ; to be confronted with the witnesses against him ; to ...
... district wherein the crime shall have been committed , which district shall have been previously ascertained by law , and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation ; to be confronted with the witnesses against him ; to ...
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... districts , containing that number , and so as not to divide towns ; and each such district may elect one representative ; and wher on this apportionment , the number of representatives shall be two hun- dred , a different apportionment ...
... districts , containing that number , and so as not to divide towns ; and each such district may elect one representative ; and wher on this apportionment , the number of representatives shall be two hun- dred , a different apportionment ...
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... districts for the choice of senators . The district shall conform , as near as may be , to county lines , and be apportioned according to the number of inhabitants . The number of senators shall not exceed twenty at the first ...
... districts for the choice of senators . The district shall conform , as near as may be , to county lines , and be apportioned according to the number of inhabitants . The number of senators shall not exceed twenty at the first ...
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