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... Except the verbal changes referred to , it has been repro- duced in the same form at every revision . The preamble of the present Constitution is as follows : CONSTITUTION - PREAMBLE . 3 Officers elected by school districts School trustees.
... Except the verbal changes referred to , it has been repro- duced in the same form at every revision . The preamble of the present Constitution is as follows : CONSTITUTION - PREAMBLE . 3 Officers elected by school districts School trustees.
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... follows : Whereas , the delegates and representatives of the good people of Virginia , in convention assembled , on the twenty - ninth day of June , in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy - six , reciting and ...
... follows : Whereas , the delegates and representatives of the good people of Virginia , in convention assembled , on the twenty - ninth day of June , in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy - six , reciting and ...
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... follows : as follows : " This constitution , and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof ; and all treaties made , or which shall be made , under the authority of the United States , shall be the supreme ...
... follows : as follows : " This constitution , and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof ; and all treaties made , or which shall be made , under the authority of the United States , shall be the supreme ...
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... follows : " That the legislative and executive powers of the state should be separate and distinct from the judiciary ; that the members of the two first may be restrained from oppression , by feeling and par- ticipating the burdens of ...
... follows : " That the legislative and executive powers of the state should be separate and distinct from the judiciary ; that the members of the two first may be restrained from oppression , by feeling and par- ticipating the burdens of ...
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... follows : " That elections of mem- bers to serve as representatives of the people , in assembly , ought to be free . " The present form was adopted at the revision of 1851 , when the election of all officers , with but few exceptions ...
... follows : " That elections of mem- bers to serve as representatives of the people , in assembly , ought to be free . " The present form was adopted at the revision of 1851 , when the election of all officers , with but few exceptions ...
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Page 15 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Page 27 - I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
Page 68 - All city, town and village officers, whose election or appointment is not provided for by this Constitution, shall be elected by the electors of such cities, towns and villages, or of some division thereof, or appointed by such authorities thereof, as the Legislature shall designate for that purpose.
Page 109 - That no man, or set of men, are entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services; which, not being descendible, neither ought the offices of magistrate, legislator, or judge to be hereditary.
Page 109 - THAT all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot, by any compact, deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 102 - ... and if, in the Legislature so next chosen as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 125 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief...
Page 110 - That in all capital or criminal prosecutions, a man hath a right to demand the cause and nature of his accusation, to be confronted with the accusers and witnesses, to call for evidence in his favor, and to a speedy trial by an impartial jury of his vicinage, without whose unanimous consent he cannot be found guilty...
Page 159 - No soldier, seaman or marine in the army or navy of the United States shall be deemed a resident of this state in consequence of being stationed therein.