The Constitution of the United States of America, with an Alphabetical Analysis: The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Prominent Political Acts of George Washington, Electoral Votes for All the Presidents and Vice-presidents, the High Authorities and Civil Officers of Government from March 4, 1789, to March 3, 1847 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 62
Page xi
... questions arising upon the construction of the Constitution ; and , in order that , on such occasions , it may always be within the reach of the members of the court , and of the bar engaged in the ment , I shall direct the Librarian to ...
... questions arising upon the construction of the Constitution ; and , in order that , on such occasions , it may always be within the reach of the members of the court , and of the bar engaged in the ment , I shall direct the Librarian to ...
Page xviii
... questions of Constitutional law . But I would especially desire to see it introduced as a text - book in our schools and colleges , that our young men may be taught to know their rights , and to become acquainted with their duties , as ...
... questions of Constitutional law . But I would especially desire to see it introduced as a text - book in our schools and colleges , that our young men may be taught to know their rights , and to become acquainted with their duties , as ...
Page xxi
... question of the day , which events are fast hastening to a solution , under circumstances as imposing as they are portentous . was one years . is the Your reference to the practice of Rome and to that of the mediaeval ages in England ...
... question of the day , which events are fast hastening to a solution , under circumstances as imposing as they are portentous . was one years . is the Your reference to the practice of Rome and to that of the mediaeval ages in England ...
Page 5
... , and from time to time publish the same , excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy ; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall , at the Desire of one CONSTITUTION . 5.
... , and from time to time publish the same , excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy ; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall , at the Desire of one CONSTITUTION . 5.
Page 6
... question shall , at the Desire of one fifth of those Present , be entered on the Journal . Neither House , during the Session of Congress , shall , without the Consent of the other , adjourn for more than three days , nor to any other ...
... question shall , at the Desire of one fifth of those Present , be entered on the Journal . Neither House , during the Session of Congress , shall , without the Consent of the other , adjourn for more than three days , nor to any other ...
Contents
1 | |
5 | |
6 | |
12 | |
24 | |
31 | |
38 | |
129 | |
289 | |
295 | |
301 | |
307 | |
336 | |
346 | |
386 | |
393 | |
167 | |
187 | |
193 | |
201 | |
205 | |
209 | |
215 | |
231 | |
240 | |
269 | |
283 | |
451 | |
455 | |
461 | |
467 | |
475 | |
483 | |
490 | |
499 | |
519 | |
Common terms and phrases
12th amend 4th March 5th amend Aaron Burr adjournment ALPHABETICAL ANALYSIS-Continued April Articles of Confederation authority bill citizens Commencement committee Confederation confirmed and ap confirmed and appointed Congress assembled convention deceased December Delaware delegates deputies duties elected electors establish Executive fellow-citizens foreign further enacted George Clinton George Washington Georgia Governor Hampshire Henry honor House of Representatives impeachment James Jersey John Adams John Gaillard John Tyler judicial power July June jury justice Legislature liberty Maryland Massachusetts ment militia Nathaniel Macon nations necessary Nomination confirmed oath or affirmation peace Pennsylvania person present President and Vice proceedings ratified regulations Resigned resolution Resolved respective Samuel Secretary Senate Senate and House session signed this Constitution South Carolina Successor appointed Successor appointed Dec Successor appointed Jan territory thereof Thomas tion treason treaties Union United Vice President Virginia votes whole number William York
Popular passages
Page 219 - The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Page 409 - ... be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress ; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall, from time to time, be made, for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.
Page 141 - ... of establishing rules for deciding in all cases what captures on land or water shall be legal, and in what manner prizes taken by land or naval forces, in the service of the United States, shall be divided or appropriated...
Page 464 - When land forces are raised by any State for the common defence, all officers of or under the rank of colonel, shall be appointed by the Legislature of each State respectively by whom such forces shall be raised, or in such manner as such State shall direct, and all vacancies shall be filled up by the State which first made the appointment.
Page 217 - North, sees its agriculture grow and its commerce expand. Turning partly into its own channels the seamen of the North, it finds its particular navigation invigorated; and while it contributes, in different ways, to nourish and increase the general mass of the national navigation, it looks forward to the protection of a maritime strength, to which itself is unequally adapted.
Page 208 - I consider it as an indispensable duty to close this last solemn act of my official life, by commending; the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping. " Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of...
Page 409 - There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory, otherwise than in the punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted : Provided always, That any person escaping into the same, from whom labor or service is lawfully claimed in any one of the original States, such fugitive may be lawfully reclaimed, and conveyed to the person claiming his or her labor or service as aforesaid.
Page 224 - It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.
Page 227 - ... the best that present circumstances and mutual opinion will permit, but temporary and liable to be from time to time abandoned or varied as experience and circumstances shall dictate...
Page 18 - Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States ; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Claims of the United States, or of any particular State. SECTION 4. The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of...