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... present , but prepared himself for an understanding of the colonies and states of the Union by long and careful investigations into the conditions of Puritan England . Fruits of this study appeared in the Annales , and a group of those ...
... present , but prepared himself for an understanding of the colonies and states of the Union by long and careful investigations into the conditions of Puritan England . Fruits of this study appeared in the Annales , and a group of those ...
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... present day , it is necessary to inquire into the primary ideas which rule their respective govern- ments . In our search for these , no one thing reveals more clearly the prevailing conceptions of law and government in a state than the ...
... present day , it is necessary to inquire into the primary ideas which rule their respective govern- ments . In our search for these , no one thing reveals more clearly the prevailing conceptions of law and government in a state than the ...
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... present study is devoted to the process of consti- tution - making in those states which admit of an isolated treatment , and render possible the attainment of a general theory . It is restricted to those countries , which are ...
... present study is devoted to the process of consti- tution - making in those states which admit of an isolated treatment , and render possible the attainment of a general theory . It is restricted to those countries , which are ...
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... present codes of private law , the systematic work of jurists . They have sometimes been the result of theoretical speculations , though much less than is generally believed ; at any rate , they have never been solely the product of ...
... present codes of private law , the systematic work of jurists . They have sometimes been the result of theoretical speculations , though much less than is generally believed ; at any rate , they have never been solely the product of ...
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... present century . Both dated from the reign of Charles I ; that of Con- necticut remaining unaltered till 1818 ; that of Rhode Island , her second charter , till 1842 . The constitution of Massachusetts Bay , the largest of the New ...
... present century . Both dated from the reign of Charles I ; that of Con- necticut remaining unaltered till 1818 ; that of Rhode Island , her second charter , till 1842 . The constitution of Massachusetts Bay , the largest of the New ...
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Page 163 - ... 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 amend-ment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 171 - Senators, and shall be published for three months previous to the time of making such choice, and if in the Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments, shall be agreed to...
Page 166 - For the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think proper.
Page 19 - It is the duty of the people, therefore, in framing a constitution of government, to provide for an equitable mode of making laws, as well as for an impartial interpretation and a faithful execution of them; that every man may, at all times, find his security in them.
Page 10 - God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and furtherance of the ends aforesaid, and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony ; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 171 - Assembly ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on the journals, with the yeas and nays taken thereon...
Page 19 - The end of the institution, maintenance, and administration of government, is to secure the existence of the body politic; to protect it; and to furnish the individuals who compose it, with the power of enjoying, in safety and tranquillity, their natural rights and the blessings of life...
Page 142 - ... found necessary — the General Court, which shall be in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, shall issue precepts to the Selectmen of the several towns, and to the Assessors of the unincorporated plantations, directing them to convene the qualified voters of their respective towns and plantations for the purpose of collecting their sentiments on the necessity or expediency of revising the Constitution, in order to amendments.
Page 136 - That the people have an original right to establish for their future government such principles as in their opinion shall most conduce to their own happiness is the basis on which the whole American fabric has been erected.
Page 182 - ... of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best, which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of maladministration ; and...