Manual of Members, Officers, and Standing Committees and Rules of the Senate of Virginia; Also, the Constitution of VirginiaSuperintendent of Public Printing., 1876 - Virginia |
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... equal , civil and political rights and public privileges . 21. The rights enumerated in this bill of rights shall not be construed to limit other rights of the people not therein expressed . The declaration of the political rights and ...
... equal , civil and political rights and public privileges . 21. The rights enumerated in this bill of rights shall not be construed to limit other rights of the people not therein expressed . The declaration of the political rights and ...
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... person hav- ing the highest number of votes shall be declared elected ; but if two or more shall have the highest and an equal number of votes , one of them shall be chosen governor by the joint vote of the two houses 34.
... person hav- ing the highest number of votes shall be declared elected ; but if two or more shall have the highest and an equal number of votes , one of them shall be chosen governor by the joint vote of the two houses 34.
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... equal division ; and while acting as such , shall receive a compensation equal to that allowed to the Speaker of the House of Delegates . Secretary of the Commonwealth , Treasurer and Auditor . SEC . 12. A secretary of the commonwealth ...
... equal division ; and while acting as such , shall receive a compensation equal to that allowed to the Speaker of the House of Delegates . Secretary of the Commonwealth , Treasurer and Auditor . SEC . 12. A secretary of the commonwealth ...
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... equal number of population . SEC . 14. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended , unless when , in cases of in- vasion or rebellion , the public safety may require it . The general assembly shall not pass any ...
... equal number of population . SEC . 14. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended , unless when , in cases of in- vasion or rebellion , the public safety may require it . The general assembly shall not pass any ...
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... equal and full introduction into all the counties of the state , by the year 1876 , or as much earlier as practicable . SEC . 4. The general assembly shall have power , after a full introduction of the public free school system , to ...
... equal and full introduction into all the counties of the state , by the year 1876 , or as much earlier as practicable . SEC . 4. The general assembly shall have power , after a full introduction of the public free school system , to ...
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Page 28 - 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 2O7 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 29 - 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 50 - 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 30 - 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...
Page 63 - ... 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 42 - 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 30 - That all power of suspending laws, or the execution of laws, by any authority, without consent of the representatives of the people, is injurious to their rights, and ought not to be exercised.
Page 30 - That elections of members to serve as representatives of the people, in assembly, ought to be free; and that all men, having sufficient evidence of permanent common interest with, and attachment to, the community, have the right of suffrage, and cannot be taxed or deprived of their property for public uses, without their own consent, or that of their representatives so elected, nor bound by any law to which they have not, in like manner, assembled, for the public good.
Page 36 - He shall have power to remit fines and penalties in such cases, and under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by law; and, except when the prosecution has been carried on by the House of Delegates, to grant reprieves and pardons after conviction...
Page 31 - That a well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state...