The national government ; The state governmentsMacmillan and Company, 1888 - Political corruption |
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... CHOSEN PRESIDENTS 73 IX . THE CABINET . 81 X. THE SENATE 92 XI . THE SENATE AS AN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL BODY 102 XII . THE SENATE : ITS WORKING AND INFLUENCE 103 XIII . THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 121 XIV . THE HOUSE AT WORK 138 XV ...
... CHOSEN PRESIDENTS 73 IX . THE CABINET . 81 X. THE SENATE 92 XI . THE SENATE AS AN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL BODY 102 XII . THE SENATE : ITS WORKING AND INFLUENCE 103 XIII . THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 121 XIV . THE HOUSE AT WORK 138 XV ...
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... necessarily be a compromise of as many dissimilar interests and inclinations . How can perfection spring from such materials ? " - Federalist , No. lxxxv . ally chosen by the people for the purpose ) for 22 22 PART I THE NATIONAL ...
... necessarily be a compromise of as many dissimilar interests and inclinations . How can perfection spring from such materials ? " - Federalist , No. lxxxv . ally chosen by the people for the purpose ) for 22 22 PART I THE NATIONAL ...
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James Bryce Bryce (Viscount). ally chosen by the people for the purpose ) for ratification . It was to come into effect as soon as nine States had ratified , the effect of which would have been , in case the remaining States , or any of ...
James Bryce Bryce (Viscount). ally chosen by the people for the purpose ) for ratification . It was to come into effect as soon as nine States had ratified , the effect of which would have been , in case the remaining States , or any of ...
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... chosen at Venice and the Emperor in Ger- many . The Constitution directs each State to choose a number of presidential electors equal to the number of its representatives in both Houses of Congress . Some weeks later , these electors ...
... chosen at Venice and the Emperor in Ger- many . The Constitution directs each State to choose a number of presidential electors equal to the number of its representatives in both Houses of Congress . Some weeks later , these electors ...
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... chosen electors on account of their personal merits , they would be better qualified than the masses to select an able and honourable man for President . Moreover , as the votes are counted promiscuously , and not by States , each ...
... chosen electors on account of their personal merits , they would be better qualified than the masses to select an able and honourable man for President . Moreover , as the votes are counted promiscuously , and not by States , each ...
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Popular passages
Page 684 - For the more convenient management of the general interests of the United States, delegates shall be annually appointed in such manner as the legislature of each State shall direct...
Page 685 - States shall enter into any treaty, confederation, or alliance whatever between them, without the consent of the United States, in Congress assembled, specifying accurately the purposes for which the same is to be entered into, and how long it shall continue. No States shall lay any imposts or duties which may interfere with any stipulations in treaties entered into by the United States, in Congress assembled, with any king, prince, or state, in pursuance of any treaties already proposed by Congress...
Page 730 - ... 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 717 - But when the governor shall, with the consent of the legislature, be out of the State in time of war...
Page 695 - 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.
Page 311 - Not only, therefore, can there be no loss of separate and independent autonomy to the States, through their union under the Constitution, but it may be not unreasonably said that the preservation of the States, and the maintenance of their governments, are as much within the design and care of the Constitution as the preservation of the Union and the maintenance of the National government. The Constitution, in all its provisions, looks to an indestructible Union, composed of indestructible States.
Page 723 - The Governor shall have the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after conviction, for all offenses except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions, and with such restrictions and limitations, as he may think proper, subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons.
Page 684 - If any person, guilty of or charged with treason, felony, or other high misdemeanor, in any State, shall flee from justice, and be found in any of the United States, he shall, upon demand of the Governor, or executive power of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, and removed to the State having jurisdiction of his offence.
Page 707 - Court for, the owner, and no right of way shall be appropriated to the use of any corporation other than municipal until full compensation therefor be first made in money or ascertained and paid into Court for the owner...
Page 741 - 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.