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... usually argued on behalf of it that either such pecu- liar and pressing circumstances do actually exist , or else that the proposed alteration does not touch the confessedly permanent parts of the Constitution . In other words , it is ...
... usually argued on behalf of it that either such pecu- liar and pressing circumstances do actually exist , or else that the proposed alteration does not touch the confessedly permanent parts of the Constitution . In other words , it is ...
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... usually called the " Act of Settlement . ” * This Act limited the right of succession to the Princess Sophia , Electress and Duchess Dowager of Hanover , and grand - daughter of James I. , and to her heirs being Protestants . It was ...
... usually called the " Act of Settlement . ” * This Act limited the right of succession to the Princess Sophia , Electress and Duchess Dowager of Hanover , and grand - daughter of James I. , and to her heirs being Protestants . It was ...
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... usually nominated in anticipation by Act of Parliament ; and a Regent is similarly nominated in the case of the Sovereign becoming invalided , that is to say , permanently incapable of discharging his proper functions . In this last ...
... usually nominated in anticipation by Act of Parliament ; and a Regent is similarly nominated in the case of the Sovereign becoming invalided , that is to say , permanently incapable of discharging his proper functions . In this last ...
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... usually meets in the early part of February , and continues sitting , with a short vacation or " recess , " at Easter and Whitsuntide , till the early part of August . This period is called a Session . At the commencement of a new ...
... usually meets in the early part of February , and continues sitting , with a short vacation or " recess , " at Easter and Whitsuntide , till the early part of August . This period is called a Session . At the commencement of a new ...
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... usually form the first subject of earnest discussion between the rival political parties in the House , a complimentary Address to the Queen being first moved in each House . Each House usually proceeds , for form's sake , with some ...
... usually form the first subject of earnest discussion between the rival political parties in the House , a complimentary Address to the Queen being first moved in each House . Each House usually proceeds , for form's sake , with some ...
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Page 19 - EVIDENCE of the TRUTH of the CHRISTIAN RELIGION derived from the Literal Fulfilment of Prophecy. By ALEXANDER KEITH, DD 37th Edition, with numerous Plates, in square 8vo.
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Page 210 - And whereas of late years, partial, corrupt, and unqualified persons have been returned and served on juries in trials, and particularly divers jurors in trials for high treason, which were not freeholders. 10. And excessive bail hath been required of persons committed in criminal cases, to elude the benefit of the laws made for the liberty of the subjects. 1 1 . And excessive fines have been imposed; and illegal and cruel punishments inflicted.
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Page 205 - And whereas no offender of what kind soever is exempted from the proceedings to be used and punishments to be inflicted by the laws and statutes of this your realm, nevertheless of late...
Page 217 - That after the said limitation shall take effect as aforesaid, no person born out of the kingdoms of England, Scotland, or Ireland, or the dominions thereunto belonging (although he be naturalised or made a denizen, except such as are born of English parents) shall be capable to be of the Privy Council, or a member of either house of Parliament ; or to enjoy any office or place of trust, either civil or military ; or to have any grant of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, from the Crown to himself,...
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