The Constitution of the United States of America ...T. K. & P. G. Collins, 1854 - 521 páginas |
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... proper to be read and studied by the great body of American citizens , but to render it peculiarly a vade mecum to the statesman and legislator , the ministering to whose individual convenience must , necessarily , result in facilitat ...
... proper to be read and studied by the great body of American citizens , but to render it peculiarly a vade mecum to the statesman and legislator , the ministering to whose individual convenience must , necessarily , result in facilitat ...
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... proper measures to enlarge the intelli . and improve the morals , of those with whom he is politi . cally associated . A knowledge of the Constitution , which is for the most part plain and simple in its provisions , would often enable ...
... proper measures to enlarge the intelli . and improve the morals , of those with whom he is politi . cally associated . A knowledge of the Constitution , which is for the most part plain and simple in its provisions , would often enable ...
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... proper to establish . And this species of legal obedience and conformity is infinitely more desirable than that wild and savage liberty which is sacrificed to obtain it . For no man , that considers a moment , would wish to retain the ...
... proper to establish . And this species of legal obedience and conformity is infinitely more desirable than that wild and savage liberty which is sacrificed to obtain it . For no man , that considers a moment , would wish to retain the ...
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... proper means of guarding the inestimable * The 1st and 2d editions were dedicated to Mr. Dallas , and the 3d and subsequent editions , with his permission , to the people , & c . rights they now enjoy . In reference to the Constitution ...
... proper means of guarding the inestimable * The 1st and 2d editions were dedicated to Mr. Dallas , and the 3d and subsequent editions , with his permission , to the people , & c . rights they now enjoy . In reference to the Constitution ...
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... proper mode of preserving the independence of the mind , which is alike applicable to every free- born American citizen , and points out the means by which the na- tive talent , the integrity of heart , and the indomitable spirit of the ...
... proper mode of preserving the independence of the mind , which is alike applicable to every free- born American citizen , and points out the means by which the na- tive talent , the integrity of heart , and the indomitable spirit of the ...
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Página 221 - The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Página 484 - For the more convenient management of the general interest of the United States, delegates shall be annually appointed in such manner as the legislature of each state shall direct...
Página 489 - And whereas, it hath pleased the great Governor of the World, to incline the hearts of the legislatures we respectively represent in Congress to approve of, and to authorize us to ratify, the said Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union : KNOW YE, That we, the undersigned delegates, by virtue of the power and...
Página 228 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Página 228 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
Página xxxi - Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political ; peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none ; the support of the State governments in all their rights, as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns, and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies; the preservation of the general government in its whole constitutional vigor, as the sheet-anchor of our peace at home and safety abroad...
Página 489 - And the Articles of this confederation shall be inviolably observed by every state, and the union shall be perpetual ; nor shall any alteration at any time hereafter be made in any of them ; unless such alteration be agreed to in a congress of the united states, and be afterwards confirmed by the legislatures of every state.
Página 485 - No state without the Consent of the united states in congress assembled, shall send any embassy to, or receive any embassy from, or enter into any conference, agreement, alliance or treaty with any King prince or state...
Página 484 - ... all the privileges of trade and commerce, subject to the same duties, impositions and restrictions as the inhabitants thereof respectively, provided that such restriction shall not extend so far as to prevent the removal of property imported into any state, to any other state . of which the Owner is an inhabitant; provided also that no imposition, duties or restriction shall be laid by any state, on the property of the united states, or either of them.
Página 277 - ... a jealous care of the right of election by the people — a mild and safe corrective of abuses which are lopped by the sword of revolution where peaceable remedies are unprovided; absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority, the vital principle of republics, from which is no appeal but to force, the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism...