Teachings of Patriots and Statesmen: Or, The "Founders of the Republic" on Slavery |
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... branches . " 4. Resolved , That the members of the first branch of the national legislature ought to be elected by the people of the several States every to be of the age of for the term of years , at least ; to receive liberal stipends ...
... branches . " 4. Resolved , That the members of the first branch of the national legislature ought to be elected by the people of the several States every to be of the age of for the term of years , at least ; to receive liberal stipends ...
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... branch , ) during the term of service ; and for the space of after the ex- piration thereof . " 6. Resolved , That each branch ought to possess the right of originating acts ; that the national legislature ought to be empowered to enjoy ...
... branch , ) during the term of service ; and for the space of after the ex- piration thereof . " 6. Resolved , That each branch ought to possess the right of originating acts ; that the national legislature ought to be empowered to enjoy ...
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... branches , " was agreed to without dissent , except from Dr. Franklin of Pennsyl vania . The first clause of the fourth resolution , " that the mem- bers of the first branch of the national legislature ought to be elected by the people ...
... branches , " was agreed to without dissent , except from Dr. Franklin of Pennsyl vania . The first clause of the fourth resolution , " that the mem- bers of the first branch of the national legislature ought to be elected by the people ...
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... branch by the people as essential to every plan of a free government . He thought that the great fabric to be raised would be more stable and durable , if it should rest on the solid foundation of the people themselves , than if it ...
... branch by the people as essential to every plan of a free government . He thought that the great fabric to be raised would be more stable and durable , if it should rest on the solid foundation of the people themselves , than if it ...
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... branch of the national legislature be elected by the State legislatures , and not by the people . " Mr. Mason spoke against this motion . He said that under the confederacy Congress represented the States , not the people ; under the ...
... branch of the national legislature be elected by the State legislatures , and not by the people . " Mr. Mason spoke against this motion . He said that under the confederacy Congress represented the States , not the people ; under the ...
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