The Constitution of the State of Virginia, Adopted by the Convention of 1901-21902 - Voter registration - 111 pages |
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... otherwise provided in this Constitution , and except that this provision as to residence shall not apply to any office elec- tive by the people where the law provides otherwise . Men and women eighteen years of age shall be eligible to ...
... otherwise provided in this Constitution , and except that this provision as to residence shall not apply to any office elec- tive by the people where the law provides otherwise . Men and women eighteen years of age shall be eligible to ...
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... otherwise direct by a vote of four - fifths of the mem- bers voting in each house , such vote to be taken by the ... provided for by this Constitution , shall be prescribed by law , and the General Assembly may declare the cases in which any ...
... otherwise direct by a vote of four - fifths of the mem- bers voting in each house , such vote to be taken by the ... provided for by this Constitution , shall be prescribed by law , and the General Assembly may declare the cases in which any ...
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... provided , within ten days after such adjourn- ment , but not otherwise . Sec . 77. A Lieutenant - Governor shall be elected at the same time and for the same term as the Governor , and his qualifications and the man- ner and ...
... provided , within ten days after such adjourn- ment , but not otherwise . Sec . 77. A Lieutenant - Governor shall be elected at the same time and for the same term as the Governor , and his qualifications and the man- ner and ...
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... otherwise provided by law . In every city of the second class , the corpora- tion or hustings court existing , at the time this Constitution goes into effect , shall continue hereafter under the name of the corporation court of such ...
... otherwise provided by law . In every city of the second class , the corpora- tion or hustings court existing , at the time this Constitution goes into effect , shall continue hereafter under the name of the corporation court of such ...
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... provided , that every such charter is hereby amended so as to conform to all the provisions , restric- tions , limitations and powers set forth in this article , or otherwise pro- vided in this Constitution . Sec . 118. In each city ...
... provided , that every such charter is hereby amended so as to conform to all the provisions , restric- tions , limitations and powers set forth in this article , or otherwise pro- vided in this Constitution . Sec . 118. In each city ...
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Page 15 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.
Page 2 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact, deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 4 - That a well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defence of a free State ; that standing armies, in time of peace, should be avoided, as dangerous to liberty ; and that, in all cases, the military should be under strict subordination to, and governed by, the civil power.
Page 65 - 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 65 - Shall there be a convention to revise the Constitution, and amend the same...
Page 44 - The commission shall have the power and be charged with the duty of supervising, regulating and controlling all transportation and transmission companies doing business in this State, in all matters relating to the performance of their public duties and their charges therefor, and of correcting abuses...
Page 2 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community...
Page 13 - The presiding officer of each House shall, in the presence of the House over which he presides, sign all bills and joint resolutions passed by the General Assembly, after their titles have been publicly read immediately before signing ; and the fact of signing shall be entered on the journal.
Page 14 - The legislature may declare the cases in which any office shall be deemed vacant, and also the manner of filling the vacancy, where no provision is made for that purpose in this constitution.
Page 19 - He shall have power to remit fines and penalties in such cases and under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by law, and except when the prosecution has been carried on by the House of Delegates ; to grant reprieves and pardons after conviction...