Manual of the Constitution of the United States of AmericaLittle, Brown, 1867 - 532 páginas |
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... principles ; together with the sympathy and encour- agement bestowed by yourself and husband during the progress of these labors , entitle their result to be affectionately inscribed to ANNA BANCROFT FARRAR CRANE . TO THE STUDENT OF THE ...
... principles ; together with the sympathy and encour- agement bestowed by yourself and husband during the progress of these labors , entitle their result to be affectionately inscribed to ANNA BANCROFT FARRAR CRANE . TO THE STUDENT OF THE ...
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... principles on which the questions evolved by them have been or should be decided , that this treatise has been compiled . Its position in this respect is different from any prior exposition of the Constitution . The results of our ...
... principles on which the questions evolved by them have been or should be decided , that this treatise has been compiled . Its position in this respect is different from any prior exposition of the Constitution . The results of our ...
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... principles should be firmly established in the mind of the student : first , that it is " the supreme law of the ... principle , that " every govern- ment ought to possess the means of executing its own provisions , by its own authority ...
... principles should be firmly established in the mind of the student : first , that it is " the supreme law of the ... principle , that " every govern- ment ought to possess the means of executing its own provisions , by its own authority ...
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... principles thor- oughly imbibed , and constantly held in view , the true character of the Constitution , and the extent of the powers of the government , will be more easily investigated , and more readily understood . I enter into no ...
... principles thor- oughly imbibed , and constantly held in view , the true character of the Constitution , and the extent of the powers of the government , will be more easily investigated , and more readily understood . I enter into no ...
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... principles and objects by which it was to be guided , and the ends it was required to accomplish . 16. Third , It " ordained and established this Constitution , " including this introductory clause , making it a part of the supreme law ...
... principles and objects by which it was to be guided , and the ends it was required to accomplish . 16. Third , It " ordained and established this Constitution , " including this introductory clause , making it a part of the supreme law ...
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Página 3 - Senate, but shall have no vote, unless they be equally divided. 5. The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a president pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice-President, 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. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief-Justice shall preside; and no person shall be convicted...
Página 15 - 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.
Página 13 - Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law; but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments.
Página 4 - The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but the congress may at any time, by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators.
Página 17 - All debts contracted, and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the confederation. 2. -This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be...
Página 11 - No person, except a natural-born citizen, or a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President...
Página 8 - To exercise exclusive legislation, in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of congress, become the seat of government of the United States...
Página 501 - ... to ascertain the necessary sums of money to be raised for the service of the United States...
Página 7 - 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 : [12.] To raise and support armies ; but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years : [13.] To provide and maintain a navy...
Página 4 - ... 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.