Government and the Citizen: (California Ed.)Macmillan, 1904 - 227 σελίδες |
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... unless the width is everywhere the same and unless it is constructed in the same way throughout its entire length . A road which , even for a short distance , is nothing but a narrow foot- path is useless for wagons , and therefore is ...
... unless the width is everywhere the same and unless it is constructed in the same way throughout its entire length . A road which , even for a short distance , is nothing but a narrow foot- path is useless for wagons , and therefore is ...
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... unless the members of a community public pro- organize to protect themselves against wrongdoers ? Not only must they organize for this purpose , but they must have for their protection some uniform rules which people must obey , if ...
... unless the members of a community public pro- organize to protect themselves against wrongdoers ? Not only must they organize for this purpose , but they must have for their protection some uniform rules which people must obey , if ...
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... unless he is supposed to have committed an offense that is named in a law which has been passed at some previous time for the pro- tection of the community . tive , execu- tive , and departments . We can see , then , that officials ...
... unless he is supposed to have committed an offense that is named in a law which has been passed at some previous time for the pro- tection of the community . tive , execu- tive , and departments . We can see , then , that officials ...
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... unless he will soon become a citizen . 14. Historical Changes in the Suffrage . Although we have to - day what we call " manhood suffrage , " all men being allowed to vote , it is not many years since the honor of voting was the ...
... unless he will soon become a citizen . 14. Historical Changes in the Suffrage . Although we have to - day what we call " manhood suffrage , " all men being allowed to vote , it is not many years since the honor of voting was the ...
Σελίδα 18
... unless he owns property or can read.1 17. The Steps in Popular Election.— Having learned who may vote , let us now turn to the election meth- ods by which our public officials are chosen . When voters go to the polls and cast their ...
... unless he owns property or can read.1 17. The Steps in Popular Election.— Having learned who may vote , let us now turn to the election meth- ods by which our public officials are chosen . When voters go to the polls and cast their ...
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Σελίδα xxi - ... [2] The privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. [3] No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. [4] No capitation, or other direct, tax, shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration hereinbefore directed to be taken.
Σελίδα li - The Superior Court shall have original jurisdiction in all cases in equity, and in all cases at law which involve the title or possession of real property, or the legality of any tax, impost, assessment, toll, or municipal fine...
Σελίδα xxi - ... 8. No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States; and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.
Σελίδα xxxiv - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right ; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Σελίδα xxxv - Private property shall not be taken or damaged for public use without just compensation having been first made to, or paid into Court for, the owner, and no right of way shall be appropriated to the use of any corporation other than municipal until full compensation therefor be first made in money or ascertained and paid into Court for the owner, irrespective of any benefit from any improvement proposed by such corpo-ration, which compensation shall be ascertained by a jury, unless a jury be waived,...
Σελίδα lix - The legislature, by general and uniform laws, shall provide for the election or appointment, in the several counties, of boards of supervisors, sheriffs, county clerks, district attorneys, and such other county, township, and municipal officers as public convenience may require, and shall prescribe their duties and fix their terms of office.
Σελίδα l - SECTION 1. The judicial power of the State shall be vested in the Senate sitting as a Court of Impeachment, in a Supreme Court, Superior Courts, Justices of the Peace, and such inferior courts as the Legislature may establish in any incorporated city, or town, or city and county.
Σελίδα xlviii - In case of a disagreement between the two houses, with respect to the time of adjournment, the Governor shall have power to adjourn the Legislature to such time as he may think proper; Provided it be not beyond the time fixed for the meeting of the next Legislature.
Σελίδα xviii - ... Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties as each house may provide.
Σελίδα lix - Corporations_ for municipal purposes shall not be created by special laws ; but the Legislature, by general laws, shall provide for the incorporation, organization, and classification, in proportion to population, of cities and towns, which laws may be altered, amended, or repealed.