Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal Constitution |
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... President- General to be appointed by the King , and a Grand Council to be chosen by the representatives of the people of the several colonies in their respective Assemblies , once in every three years . That the several Assemblies ...
... President- General to be appointed by the King , and a Grand Council to be chosen by the representatives of the people of the several colonies in their respective Assemblies , once in every three years . That the several Assemblies ...
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... President , or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States . 6. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeach- ments . When sitting for that purpose , they shall be on oath or affirmation . When the ...
... President , or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States . 6. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeach- ments . When sitting for that purpose , they shall be on oath or affirmation . When the ...
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... President shall be the President , if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed ; and if no person have such majority , then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those ...
... President shall be the President , if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed ; and if no person have such majority , then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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