Actual Government of New York: A Manual of the Local, Municipal, State and Federal Government for Use in Public and Private Schools of New York State |
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... reason why we have government is that it is to our advantage ; probably this is the chief reason . For example , we wish to send a letter - to a friend in another state . We write our letter in the quiet of our home , protected by the ...
... reason why we have government is that it is to our advantage ; probably this is the chief reason . For example , we wish to send a letter - to a friend in another state . We write our letter in the quiet of our home , protected by the ...
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... reason for town government is that , as in the school district , there are many local matters , such as caring for the poor , prevention and punishment of crime , the building and care of roads and bridges , all of which pertain to the ...
... reason for town government is that , as in the school district , there are many local matters , such as caring for the poor , prevention and punishment of crime , the building and care of roads and bridges , all of which pertain to the ...
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... reasons why a separate election is held for village officers is to prevent the choosing of such officials whose duties are purely local from in any way being overshadowed by the election of higher officials such as state and federal ...
... reasons why a separate election is held for village officers is to prevent the choosing of such officials whose duties are purely local from in any way being overshadowed by the election of higher officials such as state and federal ...
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... reason for this is apparent when we consider that water is needed for the cleaning of our streets , the flushing of our sewers , and for our fire department , as well as in our homes . An abundant and pure water supply increases the ...
... reason for this is apparent when we consider that water is needed for the cleaning of our streets , the flushing of our sewers , and for our fire department , as well as in our homes . An abundant and pure water supply increases the ...
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... reason for thus selecting a spot favored by nature is even more apparent than under present con- ditions . In the study of your city it is well to note these natural advantages and to learn as much as possible about its early history ...
... reason for thus selecting a spot favored by nature is even more apparent than under present con- ditions . In the study of your city it is well to note these natural advantages and to learn as much as possible about its early history ...
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Page 425 - 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 xlvi - It shall be the duty of the Legislature to provide for the organization of cities and incorporated villages, and to restrict their power of taxation, assessment, borrowing money, contracting debts, and loaning their credit, so as to prevent abuses in assessments and in contracting debt by such municipal corporations...
Page lviii - To borrow money on the credit of the United States ; To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian tribes ; To establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies, throughout the United States ; To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of...
Page xxxv - The lands of the State, now owned or hereafter acquired, constituting the forest preserve as now fixed by law, shall be forever kept as wild forest lands. They shall not be leased, sold or exchanged, or be taken by any corporation, public or private, nor shall the timber thereon be sold, removed or destroyed.
Page 425 - Appointments and promotions in the civil service of the State, and of all the civil divisions thereof, including cities and villages, shall be made according to merit and fitness to be ascertained, so far as practicable, by examinations, which, so far as practicable, shall be competitive...
Page 425 - For the purpose of voting, no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence by reason of his presence or absence, while employed in the service of the United States; nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of this State, or of the United States, or of the high seas; nor while a student of any seminary of learning; nor while kept at any alms-house or other asylum, or institution wholly or partly supported at public expense or by charity; nor while confined in any public prison.
Page 425 - The Legislature shall not pass a private or local bill in any of the following cases: Changing the names of persons. Laying out, opening, altering, working or discontinuing roads, highways or alleys, or for draining swamps or other low lands.
Page 425 - ... consent also of the local authorities having the control of, that portion of a street or highway upon which it is proposed to construct or operate such railroad be first obtained, or in case the consent of such property owners cannot be obtained, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, in the department in which it is proposed to be constructed, may, upon application, appoint three commissioners who shall determine, after a hearing of all parties interested, whether such railroad ought to...
Page 425 - The trial by jury, in all cases in which it has been heretofore used, shall remain inviolate forever. But a jury trial may be waived by the parties in all civil cases, in the manner to be prescribed by law.
Page 425 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and publish the same, except such parts as may require secrecy. The doors of each house shall be kept open, except when the public welfare shall require secrecy.