ReportThe Commission, 1959 - Počet stran: 226 |
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... tion of the men who drafted it . The Constitution of 1838. The Constitution of 1790 also proved to be inadequate and there developed the demand for another convention , primarily because of " extravagant expenditures authorized by the ...
... tion of the men who drafted it . The Constitution of 1838. The Constitution of 1790 also proved to be inadequate and there developed the demand for another convention , primarily because of " extravagant expenditures authorized by the ...
Strana 14
... tion 4 , and Article IX , Section 8 . While it would be easier for officials , lawyers and the people gen- erally to operate under a shorter Constitution with fewer provisions which would be stated more clearly , it must be noted that ...
... tion 4 , and Article IX , Section 8 . While it would be easier for officials , lawyers and the people gen- erally to operate under a shorter Constitution with fewer provisions which would be stated more clearly , it must be noted that ...
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... tion in sessions , it was thought , would result in a like reduction in special leg- islation . Today , the pendulum has swung to the other side of the question and each legislative session sees the introduction of numerous proposals ...
... tion in sessions , it was thought , would result in a like reduction in special leg- islation . Today , the pendulum has swung to the other side of the question and each legislative session sees the introduction of numerous proposals ...
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... tion . The broad case for annual sessions has been substantial enough to have caused a trend in a direction reverse to that which took place in the 19th century , when many present - day con- stitutions were being adopted . Across the ...
... tion . The broad case for annual sessions has been substantial enough to have caused a trend in a direction reverse to that which took place in the 19th century , when many present - day con- stitutions were being adopted . Across the ...
Strana 21
... tion exceeding one - sixth of the whole number of Senators . No ward , borough or township shall be divided in the formation of a dis- trict . The senatorial ratio shall be ascertained by dividing the whole population of the State by ...
... tion exceeding one - sixth of the whole number of Senators . No ward , borough or township shall be divided in the formation of a dis- trict . The senatorial ratio shall be ascertained by dividing the whole population of the State by ...
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Strana 81 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; that no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent; that no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience ; and that no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious establishments or modes of worship.
Strana 167 - Municipal and other corporations and individuals invested with the privilege of taking private property for public use shall make just compensation for property taken, injured or destroyed by the construction or enlargement of their works, highways or improvements, which compensation shall be paid or secured before such taking, injury or destruction.
Strana 83 - All courts shall be open, and every man for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person, or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered without sale, denial, or delay.
Strana 80 - All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness. For the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think proper.
Strana 110 - He may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the general assembly ; and in case of disagreement between the two Houses, with respect to the time of adjournment, adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper, not exceeding four months.
Strana 167 - The stock and indebtedness of corporations shall not be increased except in pursuance of general law, nor without the consent of the persons holding the larger amount in value of the stock first obtained at a meeting to be held after sixty days' notice given in pursuance of law.
Strana 136 - For the purpose of voting, no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence by reason of his presence or absence while employed in the service of the United States; nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of this State, or of the United States, or of the high seas; nor while a student of any seminary of learning; nor while kept at any almshouse, or other asylum, at public expense; nor while confined in any public prison.
Strana 168 - The General Assembly shall have the power to alter, revoke or annul any charter of incorporation now existing and revocable at the adoption of this Constitution, or any that may hereafter be created, whenever in their opinion it may be injurious to the citizens of this Commonwealth, in such manner, however, that no injustice shall be done to the corporators.
Strana 111 - The Governor shall have power to disapprove of any item or items of any bill making appropriations of money, embracing distinct items, and the part or parts of the bill approved shall be the law, and the item or items of appropriations disapproved shall be void, unless repassed according to the rules and limitations prescribed for the passage of other bills over the executive veto.
Strana 61 - No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he shall have been elected, be appointed to any civil office of profit under this state, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased during such term, except such offices as may be filled by elections by the people.