A Collection of Leading Cases on the Law of Elections in the United States with Notes and References to the Latest AuthoritiesKay & Brother, 1871 - Počet stran: 781 |
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... referred to is strictly in accordance with the principle and intention of the act itself , which proceeds on the assumption , that as legisla- tive power is derived from the people , it may be trans- ferred back to , resumed and be ...
... referred to is strictly in accordance with the principle and intention of the act itself , which proceeds on the assumption , that as legisla- tive power is derived from the people , it may be trans- ferred back to , resumed and be ...
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... referred to a popular vote . The frequent and unnecessary recurrence of popular elections , always demo- ralizing in their effects , is among the worst evils that can befall a republican government ; and the legislation depending upon ...
... referred to a popular vote . The frequent and unnecessary recurrence of popular elections , always demo- ralizing in their effects , is among the worst evils that can befall a republican government ; and the legislation depending upon ...
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... referred to are generally such as come within the legal definition of treason , " levying war against the United States , or adhering to their enemies , giving them aid and comfort . " " If war be levied , that is , if a body of men be ...
... referred to are generally such as come within the legal definition of treason , " levying war against the United States , or adhering to their enemies , giving them aid and comfort . " " If war be levied , that is , if a body of men be ...
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... referred to the parties by name ; for they are in the nature of judicial sentences , and directly affect those against whom they are aimed , without the formality of a trial ; we have seen no case ( and it would seem to be an ...
... referred to the parties by name ; for they are in the nature of judicial sentences , and directly affect those against whom they are aimed , without the formality of a trial ; we have seen no case ( and it would seem to be an ...
Strana 99
... referred to the de- fendant , as judge of the election , and on his decision , the vote was rejected ; for so deciding , and rejecting the vote , the defendant is indicted . The case presents two questions : 1. Was Edwin Pavitt a ...
... referred to the de- fendant , as judge of the election , and on his decision , the vote was rejected ; for so deciding , and rejecting the vote , the defendant is indicted . The case presents two questions : 1. Was Edwin Pavitt a ...
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Strana 89 - or imprisoned, or be disseised of his freehold or liberties, or free customs, or be outlawed or exiled, or any otherwise destroyed ; nor will we pass upon him nor condemn him, but by lawful judgment of his peers, or the law of the land: we will sell to no man,
Strana 92 - That all political power is vested in and derived from the people:" 2. "That the people of this state have the inherent, sole and exclusive right of regulating the internal government and police thereof, and of altering and abolishing their constitution and form of government, whenever it may be necessary to their safety and happiness.
Strana 155 - republican, and in conformity to the principles of the articles of compact between the original states and the people and states in the territory northwest of the river Ohio, passed on the 13th July 1787; and
Strana 292 - white male person of the age of 21 years or upwards, who shall be a citizen of the United States, and shall have resided in this state one year next preceding an election, and the last three months within the county, city or town in which he offers to vote, shall be deemed a qualified elector.
Strana 39 - be levied, that is, if a body of men be actually assembled for the purpose of effecting by force a treasonable purpose, all those who perform any part, however minute, or however remote from the scene of action, and who are actually leagued in the general conspiracy, are to be considered as traitors.
Strana 70 - mentioned, shall be deemed and taken to have voluntarily relinquished and forfeited their rights of citizenship, and their rights to become citizens; and such deserters shall be forever incapable of holding any office of trust or profit under the United States, or of exercising any right of citizens thereof;
Strana 9 - The legislative, executive and judicial powers compose the sovereign power of a state. The people of the state of Delaware have vested the legislative power in a general assembly, consisting of a senate and house of representatives; the supreme executive power of the state, in a governor; and the judicial power, in the several courts
Strana 340 - is the law of tyrants; it is always unknown ; it is different in different men; it is casual, and depends upon constitution, temper and passion; in the best, it is oftentimes caprice; in the worst, it is every vice, folly and passion to which human nature is liable.
Strana 201 - contrary to the first great principles of the social compact, cannot be considered a rightful exercise of legislative authority. The obligation of a law, in governments established on express compact, and on republican principles, must be determined by the nature of the power on which it is founded; a
Strana 595 - male citizen of the age of twenty-one years, who shall have been a citizen for ten days, and an inhabitant of the state for one year next preceding the election, and for the last four months a resident of the county