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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... alter or to abolish it , and to institute a new government , laying its foundation on such princi- ples , and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness . Prudence , indeed ...
... alter or to abolish it , and to institute a new government , laying its foundation on such princi- ples , and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness . Prudence , indeed ...
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... alteration at any time hereafter be made in any of them , unless such alteration be agreed to in a Congress of the United States , and be afterwards confirmed by the legislature of every State . And whereas it hath pleased the great ...
... alteration at any time hereafter be made in any of them , unless such alteration be agreed to in a Congress of the United States , and be afterwards confirmed by the legislature of every State . And whereas it hath pleased the great ...
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... altered until the next general apportionment . 4. No person shall be a member of the house of representatives , un- less he shall , at the commencement of the period for which he is elected have been five years a citizen of the United ...
... altered until the next general apportionment . 4. No person shall be a member of the house of representatives , un- less he shall , at the commencement of the period for which he is elected have been five years a citizen of the United ...
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... altered , amended , or rejected in the other ; but all bills for raising a revenue shall originate in the house of representatives , but the senate may propose amendments , as in other cases ; provided , that they shall not , under ...
... altered , amended , or rejected in the other ; but all bills for raising a revenue shall originate in the house of representatives , but the senate may propose amendments , as in other cases ; provided , that they shall not , under ...
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... altered by the legislature . 5. Persons of the denomination of quakers and shakers , justices of the supreme judicial court , and ministers of the gospel , may be exempted from military duty ; but no other person , of the age of ...
... altered by the legislature . 5. Persons of the denomination of quakers and shakers , justices of the supreme judicial court , and ministers of the gospel , may be exempted from military duty ; but no other person , of the age of ...
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