Studies in the Constitutional History of TennesseeRobert Clarke, 1907 - 412 էջ |
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... equal . The Calvinistic theology of the early settlers in- culcated democracy , and personal independence , while racial instincts and traditions , and the necessarily strenuous life of the frontier begat combativeness . As in all ...
... equal . The Calvinistic theology of the early settlers in- culcated democracy , and personal independence , while racial instincts and traditions , and the necessarily strenuous life of the frontier begat combativeness . As in all ...
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... equal rights upon the simple condition of signing the compact . In 1772 this country was almost ready for revolù- tion . The growth of the spirit of independence had been demonstrated by the persistent assertion of the . right of self ...
... equal rights upon the simple condition of signing the compact . In 1772 this country was almost ready for revolù- tion . The growth of the spirit of independence had been demonstrated by the persistent assertion of the . right of self ...
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... equal and impartial justice between all contending parties , etc. , shall be empowered and competent to settle all controversies relative to locations and improvements of lands ; all other matters and questions of dispute among the ...
... equal and impartial justice between all contending parties , etc. , shall be empowered and competent to settle all controversies relative to locations and improvements of lands ; all other matters and questions of dispute among the ...
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... equal and co - essential . The same section which created these limitations also excluded from the Legislature , “ ministers of the gospel , attorneys at law , and doctors of physic . " All acts were to have explanatory preambles , and ...
... equal and co - essential . The same section which created these limitations also excluded from the Legislature , “ ministers of the gospel , attorneys at law , and doctors of physic . " All acts were to have explanatory preambles , and ...
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... equal to land of the same quality on the sea shore ; the frequent murders committed by the Indians on our frontiers , have compelled us to think on some plan for our defense . How far North Carolina has been accessory to these murders ...
... equal to land of the same quality on the sea shore ; the frequent murders committed by the Indians on our frontiers , have compelled us to think on some plan for our defense . How far North Carolina has been accessory to these murders ...
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Էջ 396 - ... and if, in the Legislature so next chosen as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Էջ 396 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and assembly; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas...
Էջ 200 - All property shall be taxed according to its value, that value to be ascertained in such manner as the Legislature shall direct, so that taxes shall be equal and uniform throughout the State. No one species of property from which a tax may be collected shall be taxed higher than any other species of property of the same value.
Էջ 367 - Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause; and shall have all other powers necessary for a branch of the legislature of a free state.
Էջ 151 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences...
Էջ 153 - 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.
Էջ 364 - SECTION 1. The legislative authority of this State shall be vested in a General Assembly, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives...
Էջ 360 - The citizens have a right in a peaceable manner to assemble together for their common good, and to apply to those invested with the powers of government for redress of grievances or other proper purposes by petition, address, or remonstrance.
Էջ 369 - An accurate statement of the receipts and expenditures of the public money, shall be attached to, and published with, the laws, at the' rising of each session of the General Assembly.
Էջ 309 - The Legislature shall have the right, at any time, by law, to submit to the people the question of calling a Convention to alter, reform or abolish this Constitution...