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... equal , and have certain natural , essential , and unalienable rights ; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defend- ing their lives and liberties ; that of acquiring , possess- ing , and protecting property ; in fine ...
... equal , and have certain natural , essential , and unalienable rights ; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defend- ing their lives and liberties ; that of acquiring , possess- ing , and protecting property ; in fine ...
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... equal right to elect officers , and to be elected , for public the definition of " inhabitant , " see Part the Second , Ch . 1 , employments . Sect . 2 , Art . II . Right of protec- tion and duty See amendments , Art . XLV . 122 Mass ...
... equal right to elect officers , and to be elected , for public the definition of " inhabitant , " see Part the Second , Ch . 1 , employments . Sect . 2 , Art . II . Right of protec- tion and duty See amendments , Art . XLV . 122 Mass ...
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... equal as practicable , without dividing any town or ward of district state . a city , and each entitled to elect one councillor : provided , Proviso . however , that if , at any time , the constitution shall provide for the division of ...
... equal as practicable , without dividing any town or ward of district state . a city , and each entitled to elect one councillor : provided , Proviso . however , that if , at any time , the constitution shall provide for the division of ...
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... equal number of Senatorial legal voters , according to the enumeration aforesaid : pro- See amend- vided , however , that no town or ward of a city shall be XXIV . divided therefor ; and such districts shall be formed , as nearly as may ...
... equal number of Senatorial legal voters , according to the enumeration aforesaid : pro- See amend- vided , however , that no town or ward of a city shall be XXIV . divided therefor ; and such districts shall be formed , as nearly as may ...
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... equal in number to at least thirty per cent of the total number of ballots cast at such state election and also by a majority of the voters voting on such amendment . V. Legislative Action on Proposed Laws . SECTION 1. Legislative ...
... equal in number to at least thirty per cent of the total number of ballots cast at such state election and also by a majority of the voters voting on such amendment . V. Legislative Action on Proposed Laws . SECTION 1. Legislative ...
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Page 113 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it ; completely, and without any denial ; promptly, and without delay, conformably to the laws.
Page 125 - And further, full power and authority are hereby given and granted to the said General Court, from time to time, to make, ordain, and establish, all manner of wholesome and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, and ordinances, directions and instructions, either with penalties or without; so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this Constitution, as they shall judge to be for the good and welfare of this Commonwealth, and for the government and ordering thereof, and of the subjects of the same...
Page 109 - The body politic is formed by a voluntary association of individuals; it is a social compact by which the whole people covenants with each citizen and each citizen with the whole people that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good.
Page 30 - ... to countenance and inculcate the principles of humanity and general benevolence, public and private charity, industry and frugality, honesty and punctuality in their dealings ; sincerity, good humor, and all social affections, and generous sentiments among the people.
Page 147 - All the laws which have heretofore been adopted, used and approved in the Province, Colony or State of Massachusetts Bay, and usually practised on in the courts of law, shall still remain and be in full force, until altered or repealed by the legislature; such parts only excepted as are repugnant to the rights and liberties contained in this constitution.
Page 113 - No subject shall be held to answer for any crimes or offence, until the same is fully and plainly, substantially and formally, described to him; or be compelled to accuse, or furnish evidence against himself. And every subject shall have a right to produce all proofs that may be favorable to him; to meet the witnesses against him face to face, and to be fully heard in his defence by himself, or his counsel, at his election.
Page 114 - Every subject has a right to be secure from all unreasonable searches, and seizures, of his person, his houses, his papers, and all his possessions. All warrants, therefore, are contrary to this right, if the cause or foundation of them be not previously supported by oath or affirmation...
Page 125 - Constitution ; and to impose and levy proportional and reasonable assessments, rates, and taxes, upon all the inhabitants of, and persons resident, and estates lying within the said Commonwealth ; and also to impose and levy reasonable duties and excises upon any produce, goods, wares, merchandise, and commodities, whatsoever, brought into, produced, manufactured, or being within the same...
Page 114 - A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of the constitution, and a constant adherence to those of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry, and frugality, are absolutely necessary to preserve the advantages of liberty, and to maintain a free government.
Page 3 - The end of the institution, maintenance, and administration of government, is to secure the existence of the body politic, to protect it, and to furnish the individuals who compose it with the power of enjoying in safety and tranquillity their natural rights, and the blessings of life...