Commentaries on Statute and Constitutional Law and Statutory and Constitutional Construction: Containing an Examination of Adjudged Cases on Constitutional Law Under the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Respective States Concerning Legislative Power, and Also the Consideration of the Rules of Law in the Construction of Statutes and Constitutional ProvisionsGould, Banks & Gould, 1848 - 976 σελίδες |
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... king , a council of nobles , and a general assembly of the people . War and religion were administered by the supreme magistrate , and he alone proposed the laws , which were debated in the senate , and finally ratified or rejected by a ...
... king , a council of nobles , and a general assembly of the people . War and religion were administered by the supreme magistrate , and he alone proposed the laws , which were debated in the senate , and finally ratified or rejected by a ...
Σελίδα 4
... king had a supreme power over the people , but the laws supreme power over him . He had an absolute power to do good , but his hands were tied up from doing evil . That the laws entrust the people in his hand as the most sacred of ...
... king had a supreme power over the people , but the laws supreme power over him . He had an absolute power to do good , but his hands were tied up from doing evil . That the laws entrust the people in his hand as the most sacred of ...
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... king and laws were absolutely despised , contemned , and dis- regarded , insomuch that it has been justly said , " No curb was strong enough to restrain the audaciousness of the people , which every day increased more and more . " At ...
... king and laws were absolutely despised , contemned , and dis- regarded , insomuch that it has been justly said , " No curb was strong enough to restrain the audaciousness of the people , which every day increased more and more . " At ...
Σελίδα 7
... king when the people were grasping at too much power , and must have espoused the interest of the people when- ever the kings attempted to carry their authority too far . The council consisted of thirty persons including the two kings ...
... king when the people were grasping at too much power , and must have espoused the interest of the people when- ever the kings attempted to carry their authority too far . The council consisted of thirty persons including the two kings ...
Σελίδα 8
... kings and to the people , as by this means the law became the only supreme mistress of the kings , and they never became tyrants over the laws . § 9. The government of Athens was not as permanent 8 [ CHAP . I. ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF.
... kings and to the people , as by this means the law became the only supreme mistress of the kings , and they never became tyrants over the laws . § 9. The government of Athens was not as permanent 8 [ CHAP . I. ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF.
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Σελίδα 140 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this state to all mankind ; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.
Σελίδα 171 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Σελίδα 148 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness...
Σελίδα 210 - 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 ; no human authority can, in any case whatever, control, or interfere with the rights of conscience ; and no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious establishments, or modes of worship.
Σελίδα 142 - 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 149 - The printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the Legislature, or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man; and every citizen may freely speak, write and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Σελίδα 116 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay ; conformably to the laws.
Σελίδα 205 - 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.
Σελίδα 170 - That elections of members to serve as representatives of the people, in assembly, ought to be free; and that all men having sufficient evidence of permanent common interest with, and attachment to, the community, have the right of suffrage, and cannot be taxed or deprived of their property for public uses, without their own consent, or that of their representatives so elected, nor bound by any law to which they have not, in like manner, assented, for the public good.
Σελίδα 173 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief...