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... , and would be secure from wrong . 27. If one was free to do right , and secure against wrong , what would he have ? Perfect liberty . 28. What , then , is the relation between liberty 12 THE YOUNG CITIZEN'S MANUAL ,
... , and would be secure from wrong . 27. If one was free to do right , and secure against wrong , what would he have ? Perfect liberty . 28. What , then , is the relation between liberty 12 THE YOUNG CITIZEN'S MANUAL ,
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... relation between liberty and law ? The perfection of law would secure the perfection of liberty . CHAPTER III . DESPOTISM . - FREE GOVERNMENT . RIGHT AND DUTY OF SELF - GOVERNMENT . 1. What is a despotic government ? A government in ...
... relation between liberty and law ? The perfection of law would secure the perfection of liberty . CHAPTER III . DESPOTISM . - FREE GOVERNMENT . RIGHT AND DUTY OF SELF - GOVERNMENT . 1. What is a despotic government ? A government in ...
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... relation to the crown and to the mother country . 18. On what ground did the colonists claim that they should not be taxed without their consent ? On the ground that they were entitled to all the priv- ileges of Englishmen , especially ...
... relation to the crown and to the mother country . 18. On what ground did the colonists claim that they should not be taxed without their consent ? On the ground that they were entitled to all the priv- ileges of Englishmen , especially ...
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... relation to discharging the ob- ligation of debtors may a state pàss ? Laws discharging such contracts only as are made after the passing of such laws , and such as are made within the state between citizens of the same state . 11 ...
... relation to discharging the ob- ligation of debtors may a state pàss ? Laws discharging such contracts only as are made after the passing of such laws , and such as are made within the state between citizens of the same state . 11 ...
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... relation to Congress ? " He shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the Union , and recom- mend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient . " — Art . II . § 3. 1 . 17 ...
... relation to Congress ? " He shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the Union , and recom- mend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient . " — Art . II . § 3. 1 . 17 ...
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Page 128 - Congress shall make. 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury, and such trial shall be held in the State where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State the trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed.
Page 122 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may, in their judgment, require secrecy ; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house on any question shall, at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the journal.
Page 134 - The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President shall be the Vice-President. if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list the Senate shall choose the Vice-President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of...
Page 126 - No person, except a natural-born citizen, or a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President...
Page 129 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Page 126 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly, until the disability be removed, or a President shall be elected.
Page 121 - ... Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties as each house may provide.
Page 123 - To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and offences against the law of nations : 11. To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water : 12. To raise and support armies ; but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years : 13. To provide and maintain a navy : 14.
Page 121 - The times, places, and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators.
Page 61 - No state shall, without the consent of congress, lay any duty on tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.