The American Commonwealth, Volume 2Macmillan and Company, 1888 - United States |
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... district was still isolated , they disappear as the country becomes filled . Each State takes from its neighbours and gives to its neighbours , so that the process of assimilation is always going on over the whole wide area . Still more ...
... district was still isolated , they disappear as the country becomes filled . Each State takes from its neighbours and gives to its neighbours , so that the process of assimilation is always going on over the whole wide area . Still more ...
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... district : as , for instance , one determining whether or no licences shall be granted within it for the sale of intoxicating liquors . This method of deciding an issue , commonly known as Local Option , is a species of referendum . It ...
... district : as , for instance , one determining whether or no licences shall be granted within it for the sale of intoxicating liquors . This method of deciding an issue , commonly known as Local Option , is a species of referendum . It ...
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... districts , and by the same voters , although in a few States there are minor variations as to modes of choice.3 The ... district returns one senator and three representatives , but the latter are elected by minority voting . two , in ...
... districts , and by the same voters , although in a few States there are minor variations as to modes of choice.3 The ... district returns one senator and three representatives , but the latter are elected by minority voting . two , in ...
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... district for which he was elected loses his seat ipso facto . I have dwelt in an earlier chapter ( Chap . XIV . ) on ... district wherein they dwell ; and as these city districts are those most likely to be in the hands of some noxious ...
... district for which he was elected loses his seat ipso facto . I have dwelt in an earlier chapter ( Chap . XIV . ) on ... district wherein they dwell ; and as these city districts are those most likely to be in the hands of some noxious ...
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... districts . In Massachusetts , under the Constitution of 1780 , the senators were chosen by districts , but a district might return as many as six senators : the Assembly men were chosen by towns , each corporate town having at least ...
... districts . In Massachusetts , under the Constitution of 1780 , the senators were chosen by districts , but a district might return as many as six senators : the Assembly men were chosen by towns , each corporate town having at least ...
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Page 604 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right ; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Page 608 - 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 621 - The Governor shall have the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after conviction, for all offenses except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions, and with such restrictions and limitations, as he may think proper, subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons.
Page 639 - I do solemnly swear, (or affirm, as the case may be,) that I will support the constitution of the United States,, and the constitution of the State of California; and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of according to the best of my ability.
Page 39 - 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 618 - Each of the Justices shall have power to issue writs of habeas corpus to any part of the State, upon petition by or on behalf of any person held in actual custody, and may make such writs returnable before himself or the Supreme Court, or before any Superior Court in the State, or before any Judge thereof.
Page 633 - Except as to railroad and other quasi public corporations, in case of debts so secured, the value of the property affected by such mortgage, deed of trust, contract, or obligation, less the value of such security, shall be assessed and taxed to the owner of the property, and the value of such security shall be assessed and taxed to the owner thereof, in the county, city, or district in which the property affected thereby is situate.
Page 615 - He shall be president of the Senate, but shall have only a casting vote therein. If during a vacancy of the office of Governor, the LieutenantGovernor shall be impeached, displaced, resign, die, or become incapable of performing the duties of his office, or be absent from the State, the President of the Senate shall act as Governor until the vacancy be filled or the disability shall cease...
Page 604 - Offenses heretofore required to be prosecuted by indictment shall be prosecuted by information, after examination and commitment by a magistrate, or by indictment, with or without such examination and commitment, as may be prescribed by law.
Page 615 - In case of the impeachment of the Governor, or his removal from office, death, inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, resignation, or absence from the State, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve upon the Lieutenant Governor for the residue of the term, or until the disability shall cease.