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... representatives and to petition the legislature for redress of grievances . SEC . 3. Every person shall be at liberty to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience . No person shall be compelled to attend , or , against ...
... representatives and to petition the legislature for redress of grievances . SEC . 3. Every person shall be at liberty to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience . No person shall be compelled to attend , or , against ...
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... representatives ; but the people reserve to themselves the power to propose legislative measures , resolutions and laws ; to enact or reject the same at the polls independently of the legislature ; and to approve or reject at the polls ...
... representatives ; but the people reserve to themselves the power to propose legislative measures , resolutions and laws ; to enact or reject the same at the polls independently of the legislature ; and to approve or reject at the polls ...
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... representative district . When any town- ship or city shall contain a population which entitles it to more than one representative , then such township or city shall elect by general ticket the number , of representatives to which it is ...
... representative district . When any town- ship or city shall contain a population which entitles it to more than one representative , then such township or city shall elect by general ticket the number , of representatives to which it is ...
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... representatives shall be entitled to the same compensation and mileage as members of the legislature and no more . SEC . 11. In case of a contested election , compensation and mileage shall be paid only to the person declared to be ...
... representatives shall be entitled to the same compensation and mileage as members of the legislature and no more . SEC . 11. In case of a contested election , compensation and mileage shall be paid only to the person declared to be ...
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... representatives . SEC . 7. He may convene the legislature on extraordinary occasions . SEC . 8. He may convene the legislature at some other place when the seat of government becomes dangerous from disease or a common enemy . SEC . 9 ...
... representatives . SEC . 7. He may convene the legislature on extraordinary occasions . SEC . 8. He may convene the legislature at some other place when the seat of government becomes dangerous from disease or a common enemy . SEC . 9 ...
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Page 31 - ... on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation : "I do solemnly swear [or affirm...
Page 12 - A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner, and under such penalties, as each house may provide.
Page 12 - 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. Neither house shall, without the consent, of the other, adjourn for more than two days.
Page 27 - ... office for two years, two for four years and two for six years.
Page 28 - The term corporations as used in this article, shall be construed to include all associations and joint stock companies having any of the powers or privileges of corporations not possessed by individuals or partnerships.
Page 8 - No elector shall be obliged to perform militia duty on the day of election, except in time of war or public danger.
Page 29 - When private property shall be taken for any public use, the compensation to be made therefor, when such compensation is not made by the State, shall be ascertained by a jury or by not less than three commissioners appointed by a court of record, as shall be prescribed by law.
Page 16 - In case of the impeachment of the Governor, or his removal from office, death, inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, resignation, or absence from the State, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve upon the Lieutenant-Governor for the residue of the term, or until the disability shall cease.
Page 7 - Treason against the State shall consist only in levying war against it, or in adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Page 14 - ... the votes of both houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for and against the bill shall be entered on the journals of each house respectively.