The Constitution of the United States, Its Sources and Its ApplicationLittle, Brown, 1922 - 298 páginas |
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... jury . " The Articles of Confederation provided ( Art . V ) that " freedom of speech and debate in the legislature shall not be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Congress . " " The privilege for " any speech or debate ...
... jury . " The Articles of Confederation provided ( Art . V ) that " freedom of speech and debate in the legislature shall not be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Congress . " " The privilege for " any speech or debate ...
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... jury , without a hearing in court , generally with- out hearing the witnesses against him , and without regard to the rules of evidence . His blood was attainted or cor- rupted legally so that he could not inherit property from others ...
... jury , without a hearing in court , generally with- out hearing the witnesses against him , and without regard to the rules of evidence . His blood was attainted or cor- rupted legally so that he could not inherit property from others ...
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... jury from twelve to eight after a crime had been committed was held ex post facto as to the accused , who could not be deprived of his liberty unless by a jury of twelve . And an act passed after a man had been convicted and sentenced ...
... jury from twelve to eight after a crime had been committed was held ex post facto as to the accused , who could not be deprived of his liberty unless by a jury of twelve . And an act passed after a man had been convicted and sentenced ...
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... Jury ; 110 110 In the Colonial Declaration of Rights of October 19 , 1765 , it was said " that trial by jury is the inherent and invaluable right of every British subject in these Colonies " , and there was condemned an act of ...
... Jury ; 110 110 In the Colonial Declaration of Rights of October 19 , 1765 , it was said " that trial by jury is the inherent and invaluable right of every British subject in these Colonies " , and there was condemned an act of ...
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... jury of the Constitution is the jury of the England of that day . It consists of twelve men and their verdict must be unanimous . The Declaration of Independence arraigned the English Government for " depriving us in many cases of the ...
... jury of the Constitution is the jury of the England of that day . It consists of twelve men and their verdict must be unanimous . The Declaration of Independence arraigned the English Government for " depriving us in many cases of the ...
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Página 147 - The Constitution of the United States is a law for rulers and people, equally in war and in peace, and covers with the shield of its protection all classes of men, at all times, and under all circumstances. No doctrine, involving more pernicious consequences, was ever invented by the wit of man, than that any of its provisions can be suspended during any of the great exigencies of government.
Página 229 - When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies : Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointment until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct. This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.
Página 34 - Congress by less than two nor by more than seven members; and no person shall be capable of being a delegate for more than three years in any term of six years; nor shall any person, being a delegate, be capable of holding any office under the United States for which he, or another for his benefit, receives any salary, fees, or emolument of any kind.
Página 194 - The conventions of a number of the states having, at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added...
Página 60 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold and his wife* and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
Página ii - This Government, the offspring of our own choice, uninfluenced and unawed, adopted upon full investigation and mature deliberation, completely free in its principles, in the distribution of its powers, uniting security with energy, and containing within itself a provision for its own amendment, has a just claim to your confidence and your support.
Página 4 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several States within the time agreed upon by the United States in Congress assembled.
Página xvi - If an act of the Legislature repugnant to the Constitution is void, does it, notwithstanding its invalidity, bind the courts and oblige them to give it effect? Or, in other words, though it be not law, does it constitute a rule as operative as if it was a law ? This would be to overthrow in fact what was established in theory, and would seem, at first view, an absurdity too gross to be insisted on.
Página 201 - Time works changes, brings into existence new conditions and purposes. Therefore a principle to be vital must be capable of wider application than the mischief which gave it birth.
Página 77 - States, excepting regimental officers; appointing all the officers of the naval forces, and commissioning all officers whatever in the service of the United States; making rules for the government and regulation of the said land and naval forces, and directing their operations.