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... jury . " I , The Articles of Confederation provided ( Art . V ) that " freedom of speech and debate in the legislature shall not be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Congress . " The privilege for " any speech or ...
... jury . " I , The Articles of Confederation provided ( Art . V ) that " freedom of speech and debate in the legislature shall not be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Congress . " The privilege for " any speech or ...
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... jury , without a hearing in court , generally with- out hearing the witnesses against him , and without regard to the rules of evidence . His blood was attainted or cor- rupted legally so that he could not inherit property from others ...
... jury , without a hearing in court , generally with- out hearing the witnesses against him , and without regard to the rules of evidence . His blood was attainted or cor- rupted legally so that he could not inherit property from others ...
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... jury from twelve to eight after a crime had been committed was held ex post facto as to the accused , who could not be deprived of his liberty unless by a jury of twelve . And an act passed after a man had been convicted and sentenced ...
... jury from twelve to eight after a crime had been committed was held ex post facto as to the accused , who could not be deprived of his liberty unless by a jury of twelve . And an act passed after a man had been convicted and sentenced ...
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... Jury ; 110 110 In the Colonial Declaration of Rights of October 19 , 1765 , it was said " that trial by jury is the inherent and invaluable right of every British subject in these Colonies " , and there was condemned an act of ...
... Jury ; 110 110 In the Colonial Declaration of Rights of October 19 , 1765 , it was said " that trial by jury is the inherent and invaluable right of every British subject in these Colonies " , and there was condemned an act of ...
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... jury of the Constitution is the jury of the England of that day . It consists of twelve men and their verdict must be unanimous . The Declaration of Independence arraigned the English Government for " depriving us in many cases of the ...
... jury of the Constitution is the jury of the England of that day . It consists of twelve men and their verdict must be unanimous . The Declaration of Independence arraigned the English Government for " depriving us in many cases of the ...
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Page 194 - Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Page 172 - If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation; for though this in one instance may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
Page 106 - The Congress may determine the Time of chusing the Electors, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be the same throughout the United States.
Page 60 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold and his wife* and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
Page 2 - Philadelphia for the sole and express purpose of revising the articles of Confederation and reporting to Congress and the several legislatures such alterations and provisions therein as shall, when agreed to in Congress and confirmed by the States, render the federal Constitution adequate to the exigencies of government and the preservation of the Union.
Page ii - This Government, the offspring of our own choice, uninfluenced and unawed, adopted upon full investigation and mature deliberation, completely free in its principles, in the distribution of its powers, uniting security with energy, and containing within itself a provision for its own amendment, has a just claim to your confidence and your support.
Page 34 - Congress by less than two nor by more than seven members; and no person shall be capable of being a delegate for more than three years in any term of six years; nor shall any person, being a delegate, be capable of holding any office under the United States for which he, or another for his benefit, receives any salary, fees, or emolument of any kind.
Page 77 - States, excepting regimental officers; appointing all the officers of the naval forces, and commissioning all officers whatever in the service of the United States; making rules for the government and regulation of the said land and naval forces, and directing their operations.
Page xiv - It is too probable that no plan we propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict is to be sustained. If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair: the event is in the hands of God.
Page 48 - ... lawful money and a legal tender in payment of all debts, public and private, within the United States, except duties on imports and interest as aforesaid.