The Constitutions of the United States: According to the Latest Amendments : to which are Prefixed, the Declaration of Independence; and the Federal Constitution, with the Amendments ... |
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... purpose of fatiguing them into compli ance with his measures . He has diffolved Reprefentative Houfes repeatedly , for oppofing , with manly firmnefs , his invafions on the rights of the people . He has refufed , for a long time after ...
... purpose of fatiguing them into compli ance with his measures . He has diffolved Reprefentative Houfes repeatedly , for oppofing , with manly firmnefs , his invafions on the rights of the people . He has refufed , for a long time after ...
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... purpose , they fhall be on oath or affirmation . When the Prefident of the United States is tried , the Chief Juftice fhall prefide : and no person shall be convicted , without the concurrence of two - thirds of the members prefent ...
... purpose , they fhall be on oath or affirmation . When the Prefident of the United States is tried , the Chief Juftice fhall prefide : and no person shall be convicted , without the concurrence of two - thirds of the members prefent ...
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... purposes , as part of this conftitution , when rati- fied by the Legislatures of three - fourths of the several states , or by conventions in three - fourths thereof , as the one or the other mode of ratification may be propofed by the ...
... purposes , as part of this conftitution , when rati- fied by the Legislatures of three - fourths of the several states , or by conventions in three - fourths thereof , as the one or the other mode of ratification may be propofed by the ...
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... purpose , fhall be holden annu- ally in the month of March , at fuch places refpectively there- in as the affeffors thereof fhall direct ; which affeffors fhall have like authority for notifying the electors , collecting and re- turning ...
... purpose , fhall be holden annu- ally in the month of March , at fuch places refpectively there- in as the affeffors thereof fhall direct ; which affeffors fhall have like authority for notifying the electors , collecting and re- turning ...
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... purpose : Provided no power fhall be granted to any fuch Courts , incompatible with the Bill of Rights and Con- ftitution . And the powers of faid Courts fhall be limited and defined by exprefs laws : And no fuit in equity fhall be fuf ...
... purpose : Provided no power fhall be granted to any fuch Courts , incompatible with the Bill of Rights and Con- ftitution . And the powers of faid Courts fhall be limited and defined by exprefs laws : And no fuit in equity fhall be fuf ...
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Popular passages
Page 269 - The inhabitants of the said territory, shall always be entitled to the benefits of the writ of habeas corpus, and of the trial by jury; of a proportionate representation of the people in the legislature, and of judicial proceedings according to the course of the common law.
Page 39 - It is essential to the preservation of the rights of every individual, his life, liberty, property and character, that there be an impartial interpretation of the laws and administration of justice. It is the right of every citizen to be tried by judges as free, impartial and independent, as the lot of humanity will admit.
Page 37 - And no subject shall be arrested, imprisoned, despoiled, or deprived of his property, immunities, or privileges, put out of the protection of the law, exiled, or deprived of his life, liberty, or estate, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land.
Page 268 - ... in the district and each possessed of a freehold in five hundred acres of land, and return their names to congress...
Page 38 - The people have a right to keep and to bear arms for the common defence. And as in time of peace armies are dangerous to liberty, they ought not to be maintained without the consent of the legislature; and the military power shall always be held in an exact subordination to the civil authority, and be governed by it.
Page 260 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers, investigating the official conduct of officers, or men in a public capacity, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence ; and, in all indictments for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts, under the direction of the court, as in other cases.
Page 189 - That no man shall be taken or imprisoned, or disseized of his freehold, liberties or privileges, or outlawed or exiled, or in any manner destroyed, or deprived of his life, liberty, or property, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land.
Page 259 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
Page 270 - The said Territory and the States which may be formed therein shall forever remain a part of this Confederacy of the United States of America, subject to the Articles of Confederation and to such alterations therein as shall be constitutionally made, and to all the acts and ordinances of the United States in Congress assembled, conformable thereto.
Page 210 - That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain natural inherent and unalienable rights, amongst which are the enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.