Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... Council , or Council of State , consisting of eight members , shall be chosen by joint ballot of both Houses of Assembly , either from their own members or the people at large , to assist in the administration of government . They shall ...
... Council , or Council of State , consisting of eight members , shall be chosen by joint ballot of both Houses of Assembly , either from their own members or the people at large , to assist in the administration of government . They shall ...
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... Council a number of persons acquainted with the proceedings of the foregoing years , whereby the business will be more consistently conducted , and moreover the danger of establishing an inconvenient aristocracy will be effectually ...
... Council a number of persons acquainted with the proceedings of the foregoing years , whereby the business will be more consistently conducted , and moreover the danger of establishing an inconvenient aristocracy will be effectually ...
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... Council , and a House of Representatives . The Legislative Council shall consist of five members , to continue in office five years , unless sooner removed by Con- gress ; any three of whom to be a quorum : and the members of the Council ...
... Council , and a House of Representatives . The Legislative Council shall consist of five members , to continue in office five years , unless sooner removed by Con- gress ; any three of whom to be a quorum : and the members of the Council ...
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