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... and Sessions of the Legislature 121. The Organization of the Legislature 122. The Passing of Laws . 123. The Powers of the Legislature • 175 176 177 180 • SECTION CHAPTER XII . THE STATE EXECUTIVE ELECTIVE OFFICERS AND TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.
... and Sessions of the Legislature 121. The Organization of the Legislature 122. The Passing of Laws . 123. The Powers of the Legislature • 175 176 177 180 • SECTION CHAPTER XII . THE STATE EXECUTIVE ELECTIVE OFFICERS AND TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.
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... passed a law providing for direct primary elections , and doing away with nominating conventions . The convention method proved unsatisfac- tory , especially in the nomination of candidates for state and local offices , because it ...
... passed a law providing for direct primary elections , and doing away with nominating conventions . The convention method proved unsatisfac- tory , especially in the nomination of candidates for state and local offices , because it ...
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... passed in 1895 and 1897 providing for primary elec- tions were declared unconstitutional by the supreme court , but valuable experience was gained through these attempts . A compre- hensive primary law was passed in 1901 , which broke ...
... passed in 1895 and 1897 providing for primary elec- tions were declared unconstitutional by the supreme court , but valuable experience was gained through these attempts . A compre- hensive primary law was passed in 1901 , which broke ...
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... passed a law providing for the nomination of candidates by direct primaries . A direct primary is an election at which candidates for office are nominated directly by the voters , nominating conventions being done away with . The law of ...
... passed a law providing for the nomination of candidates by direct primaries . A direct primary is an election at which candidates for office are nominated directly by the voters , nominating conventions being done away with . The law of ...
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... passed a law providing a system of preferential voting for any city that decides by ordinance to use it . Such an ordinance may be adopted by the council or by the voters . The system must also be used at any election if at least sixty ...
... passed a law providing a system of preferential voting for any city that decides by ordinance to use it . Such an ordinance may be adopted by the council or by the voters . The system must also be used at any election if at least sixty ...
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Page 328 - ... no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief; but 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 408 - 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 328 - 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 327 - All men are by nature free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty ; acquiring, possessing, and protecting property ; and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.
Page 417 - ... that to the best of his knowledge and belief each signature to the section is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be, and no other affidavit thereto shall be required.
Page 386 - ... before or at the time of incurring such indebtedness, provision shall be made for the collection of an annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on such indebtedness as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof within twenty years from the time of contracting the same.
Page 365 - A general diffusion of knowledge and intelligence being essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people, the Legislature shall encourage by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral, and agricultural improvement.
Page 354 - The presence of three justices shall be necessary to transact any business in either of the departments, except such as may be done at chambers, and the concurrence of three justices shall be necessary to pronounce a judgment.
Page 406 - ... 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...
Page 408 - All other officers whose election or appointment is not provided for by this Constitution, and all officers whose offices may hereafter be created by law, shall be elected by the people, or appointed, as the Legislature may direct.