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... town governments of New England ar examples of democracy . But this form is p only in single towns and cities , as it is clear t is a limit to the number of persons that can b bled for such a purpose . It is , therefore , es - different ...
... town governments of New England ar examples of democracy . But this form is p only in single towns and cities , as it is clear t is a limit to the number of persons that can b bled for such a purpose . It is , therefore , es - different ...
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... Town S People Distric and Citie Counties Vermont Maine Mass . New York Penn . Virginia N. Carolina S. Carolina Georgia Alabama Feder αι Texas Miss . Missouri Iowa Ohio Michigan Illinois Kentucky Kansas Tennessee Government . downwards ...
... Town S People Distric and Citie Counties Vermont Maine Mass . New York Penn . Virginia N. Carolina S. Carolina Georgia Alabama Feder αι Texas Miss . Missouri Iowa Ohio Michigan Illinois Kentucky Kansas Tennessee Government . downwards ...
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... Town or Township distinct political organization found everywhe out the Union , though under different laws in ... town affairs , call these They report to the people what they have do the previous year , and recommend to them s ures as ...
... Town or Township distinct political organization found everywhe out the Union , though under different laws in ... town affairs , call these They report to the people what they have do the previous year , and recommend to them s ures as ...
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... town's The three " select- 11 these meetings . have done during - them such meas- ture . Upon these he town lays out e support of the - these purposes . cer , justice of the stables and town anaging its own g with or being wn Government ...
... town's The three " select- 11 these meetings . have done during - them such meas- ture . Upon these he town lays out e support of the - these purposes . cer , justice of the stables and town anaging its own g with or being wn Government ...
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... town or city is neighbor to anothe people of all have many interests ia common . towns therefore form a county ; and to t government the people in the several towns elec a delegate who represents that town in the Cou 7 of Supervisors or ...
... town or city is neighbor to anothe people of all have many interests ia common . towns therefore form a county ; and to t government the people in the several towns elec a delegate who represents that town in the Cou 7 of Supervisors or ...
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Page 328 - ... 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the congress may by law have directed.
Page 34 - ... whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new government, laying its foundations on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.
Page 290 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Page 42 - The only part of the conduct of any one, for which he is amenable to society, is that which concerns others. In the part which merely concerns himself, his independence is, of right, absolute. Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign.
Page 314 - It is essential to the preservation of the rights of every individual, his life, liberty, property, and character, that there be an impartial interpretation of the laws, and administration of justice. It is the right of every citizen to be tried by judges as free, impartial, and independent as the lot of humanity will admit.
Page 257 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I -will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore If thine enemy hunger, feed him ; if he thirst, give him drink : for in so doing thou sha.lt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Page 318 - 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.
Page 322 - ... 2. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. 3. No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. 4. No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.
Page 308 - And no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained, in his person, liberty, or estate, for worshipping God in the manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience : or for his religious profession or sentiments ; provided he doth not disturb the public peace or obstruct others in their religious worship.
Page 98 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.