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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... legislative bodies at places unusual , uncom- fortable , and distant from the repository of their public records , for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures . He has dissolved Representative Houses ...
... legislative bodies at places unusual , uncom- fortable , and distant from the repository of their public records , for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures . He has dissolved Representative Houses ...
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... legislative power of the respective States shall be restrained from imposing such imposts and duties on foreigners , as their own people are subjected to , or from prohibiting the exportation or importation of any species of goods or ...
... legislative power of the respective States shall be restrained from imposing such imposts and duties on foreigners , as their own people are subjected to , or from prohibiting the exportation or importation of any species of goods or ...
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... legislative or executive authority , or lawful agent of any State in controversy with another , shall present a petition to Congress , stating the matter in question , and praying for a hearing , notice thereof shall be given by order ...
... legislative or executive authority , or lawful agent of any State in controversy with another , shall present a petition to Congress , stating the matter in question , and praying for a hearing , notice thereof shall be given by order ...
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... legislative powers herein granted , shall be vested in a con- gress of the United States , which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives . SECTION II . 1. The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen ...
... legislative powers herein granted , shall be vested in a con- gress of the United States , which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives . SECTION II . 1. The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen ...
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... Legislative Power - House of Representatives . § 1. The legislative power shall be vested in two distinct branches ; a house of representatives and a senate , each to have a negative on the other and both to be styled , the Legislature ...
... Legislative Power - House of Representatives . § 1. The legislative power shall be vested in two distinct branches ; a house of representatives and a senate , each to have a negative on the other and both to be styled , the Legislature ...
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