American's Guide: Comprising the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitutions of the Several States Composing the Union |
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... truly to hear and determine the matter in question , according to the best of his judgment , without favour , affection , or hope of reward . " Provided . also , that no State shall be deprived of territory 12 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION .
... truly to hear and determine the matter in question , according to the best of his judgment , without favour , affection , or hope of reward . " Provided . also , that no State shall be deprived of territory 12 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION .
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... according to their respective numbers , which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons , including those bound to service for & term of years , and excluding Indians not taxed , three - fifths of all other ...
... according to their respective numbers , which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons , including those bound to service for & term of years , and excluding Indians not taxed , three - fifths of all other ...
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... according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill . SECTION VIII . The Congress shall have power- 1. To lay and collect taxes , duties , imposts , and excises , to pay the debts and provide for the common defence ...
... according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill . SECTION VIII . The Congress shall have power- 1. To lay and collect taxes , duties , imposts , and excises , to pay the debts and provide for the common defence ...
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... according to the rules of the common law . Art . 8. Excessive bail shall not be required , nor excessive fines im- posed , nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted . Art . 9. The enumeration in the constitution of certain rights ...
... according to the rules of the common law . Art . 8. Excessive bail shall not be required , nor excessive fines im- posed , nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted . Art . 9. The enumeration in the constitution of certain rights ...
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... according to the number of inhabitants . The number of senators shall not exceed twenty at the first apportionment , and shall , at each apportionment , be increased , until they shall amount to thirty - one , according to the increase ...
... according to the number of inhabitants . The number of senators shall not exceed twenty at the first apportionment , and shall , at each apportionment , be increased , until they shall amount to thirty - one , according to the increase ...
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