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The Government of the People of the State of North Dakota Horace B. Woodworth No preview available - 2019 |
The Government of the People of the State of North Dakota (Classic Reprint) Horace B. Woodworth No preview available - 2017 |
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Page 80 - Each House shall be the judge of the election, returns, and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as each House may provide.
Page 82 - Granting to any corporation, association or individual the right to lay down railroad tracks...
Page 74 - ... the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.
Page 108 - ... and if, in the Legislature so next chosen as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 84 - The Governor shall be commander-in-chief of the military and naval forces of the State (except when they shall be called into the service of the United States); and may call out the same to execute the laws, suppress insurrection, and repel invasion.
Page 82 - The General Assembly shall not pass local or special laws, in any of the following enumerated cases, that is to say: Regulating the jurisdiction and duties of Justices of the Peace and of Constables ; For the punishment of crimes and misdemeanors...
Page 75 - In criminal prosecutions, in any Court whatever, the party accused shall have the right to a speedy and public trial; to have the process of the Court to compel the attendance of witnesses in his behalf, and to appear and defend, in person and with counsel.
Page 114 - ... before they enter on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: " I do solemnly swear (or affirm...
Page 108 - The people inhabiting this state do agree and declare that they forever disclaim all right and title to the unappropriated public lands lying within the boundaries thereof...
Page 96 - ... and by whom, the names of the owners of its stock, and the amounts owned by them respectively; the amount of stock paid in, and by' whom; the transfers of said stock, the amount of its assets and liabilities, and the names and place of residence of its officers.