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... according to his own judgment but according to the instructions of his constituents , is a logical inference from this theory of representation . If the representa- tive is elected to do what the people would do , if it were convenient ...
... according to his own judgment but according to the instructions of his constituents , is a logical inference from this theory of representation . If the representa- tive is elected to do what the people would do , if it were convenient ...
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... according to his best ability ; chosen to do them on account of his ability . The people are Hence they are under obligation to have good laws . under obligation to use the means best adapted to that end . Hence they select good and ...
... according to his best ability ; chosen to do them on account of his ability . The people are Hence they are under obligation to have good laws . under obligation to use the means best adapted to that end . Hence they select good and ...
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... according to his decision , is to make obedience to law optional . One man , say they , will regard one law as conflicting with the divine law , and another will regard another law as conflict- ing . Thus every one will do that which is ...
... according to his decision , is to make obedience to law optional . One man , say they , will regard one law as conflicting with the divine law , and another will regard another law as conflict- ing . Thus every one will do that which is ...
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... according to the cumber of free persons and three - fifths of other per- sons ; the national executive to be chosen for seven years , and to be ineligible for a second term , with power similar to those now possessed by the President of ...
... according to the cumber of free persons and three - fifths of other per- sons ; the national executive to be chosen for seven years , and to be ineligible for a second term , with power similar to those now possessed by the President of ...
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... According to this view , if any State thinks one of the laws passed by Congress to be un- constitutional , it has a right to declare that law null and void within the limits of the State . If any State thinks the Constitution has been ...
... According to this view , if any State thinks one of the laws passed by Congress to be un- constitutional , it has a right to declare that law null and void within the limits of the State . If any State thinks the Constitution has been ...
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Page 67 - I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of man. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, sir, in the sacred writings that 'except the Lord build the house they labor in vain that build it.
Page 47 - States under their direction; to appoint one of their number to preside; provided that no person be allowed to serve in the office of president more than one year in any term of three years; to ascertain the necessary sums of money to be raised for the service of the United States, and to appropriate and apply the same for defraying the public...
Page 50 - States, or any of them, nor emit bills, nor borrow money on the credit of the United States, nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of war, to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a commander in chief of the army or navy, unless nine States assent to the same...
Page 47 - States, and exacting such postage on the papers passing through the same as may be requisite to defray the expenses of the said office; appointing all officers of the land forces in the service of the United 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. The United States...
Page 183 - The liberty of the press is indeed essential to the nature of a free state ; but this consists in laying no previous restraints upon publications, and not in freedom from censure for criminal matter, when published. Every freeman has an undoubted right to lay what sentiments he pleases before the public ; to forbid this is to destroy the freedom of the press ; but if he publishes what is improper, mischievous, or illegal, he must take the consequence of his own temerity.
Page 46 - States shall be divided or appropriated ; of granting letters of marque and reprisal in times of peace, appointing courts for the trial of piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and establishing courts for receiving and determining finally appeals in all cases of captures, provided that no member of Congress shall be appointed a judge of any of the said courts.
Page 36 - ... into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid ; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony : Unto which we promise all due submission and obedience...
Page 169 - ... here, or prohibit their progress below. It superintends all civil corporations in the kingdom. It commands magistrates and others to do what their duty requires, in every case where there is no other specific remedy. It protects the liberty of the subject, by speedy and summary interposition. It takes cognizance both of criminal and civil causes : the former in what is called the crown side, or crown office ; the latter in the plea .side of the court.
Page 69 - I doubt, too, whether any other convention we can obtain, may be able to make a better constitution ; for, when you assemble a number of men, to have the advantage of their joint wisdom, you inevitably assemble with those men all their prejudices, their passions, their errors of opinion, their local interests, and their selfish views.
Page 50 - ... to agree upon the number of land forces, and to make requisitions from each state for its quota, in proportion to the number of white inhabitants in such state...