Bacon's Guide to American Politics, Or, A Complete View of the Fundamental Principles of the National & State Governments, with the Respective Powers of EachSampson Low, 1863 - 94 Seiten |
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... receiving and a correct comprehension of the principles involved in the great contest now raging in the New World . While there are expensive works from which this in- formation may in a measure be obtained , there is none within the ...
... receiving and a correct comprehension of the principles involved in the great contest now raging in the New World . While there are expensive works from which this in- formation may in a measure be obtained , there is none within the ...
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... received , and all the states , eventually assenting to its provisions , became members of the Union ; and on the 4th of March , 1789 , it went into practical operation , and on the 30th of April following , George Washington having ...
... received , and all the states , eventually assenting to its provisions , became members of the Union ; and on the 4th of March , 1789 , it went into practical operation , and on the 30th of April following , George Washington having ...
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... receive a compensation for their services , to be ascertained by law , and paid out of the treasury of the United States . They shall in all cases , except treason , felony , and breach of the peace , be privileged from arrest during ...
... receive a compensation for their services , to be ascertained by law , and paid out of the treasury of the United States . They shall in all cases , except treason , felony , and breach of the peace , be privileged from arrest during ...
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... receive for his services a compensation , which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the period for which he shall have * Under this provision Vice - President Tyler , iu 1841 , succeeded Presi- dent Harrison , who died just ...
... receive for his services a compensation , which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the period for which he shall have * Under this provision Vice - President Tyler , iu 1841 , succeeded Presi- dent Harrison , who died just ...
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George Washington Bacon. been elected , and he shall not receive within that period other emolument from the United States , or any of them . * any 7. Before he enter on the execution of his office , he shall take the following Oath or ...
George Washington Bacon. been elected , and he shall not receive within that period other emolument from the United States , or any of them . * any 7. Before he enter on the execution of his office , he shall take the following Oath or ...
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Seite 18 - Court; 10 To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations; 11 To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water...
Seite 65 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and, from time to time, publish the same, excepting such parts as may in their judgment require secrecy ; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house on any question shall, at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the journal.
Seite 77 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their 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.
Seite 20 - No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States: and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.
Seite 39 - He is at this time transporting large armies of foreign mercenaries to complete the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty and perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.
Seite 74 - Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation: — "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
Seite 63 - When vacancies happen in the representation from any state, the executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies.
Seite 63 - Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a president pro tempore in the absence of the VicePresident, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. 6. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. When sitting for that purpose, they shall be on oath or affirmation.
Seite 15 - ... Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties, as each House may provide. 2. Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behaviour, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a...
Seite 14 - Legislature thereof, for six years ; and each senator shall have one vote. 2. Immediately after they shall be assembled in consequence of the first election, they shall be divided, as equally as may be, into three classes. The seats of the senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year ; of the second class...