Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... legislature of this State . 32. All elections , whether by the people or in General Assembly , shall be by ballot , free and voluntary : And any elector who shall receive any gift or reward for his vote , in meat , drink , monies or ...
... legislature of this State . 32. All elections , whether by the people or in General Assembly , shall be by ballot , free and voluntary : And any elector who shall receive any gift or reward for his vote , in meat , drink , monies or ...
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... Legislature ought to be impowered to enjoy the legislative rights vested in Congress by the Confederation , and moreover to legislate in all cases to which the separate States are incompetent , or in which the harmony of the United ...
... Legislature ought to be impowered to enjoy the legislative rights vested in Congress by the Confederation , and moreover to legislate in all cases to which the separate States are incompetent , or in which the harmony of the United ...
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... Legislatures by making them the electors of the National Legislature . All interference between the general and local governments should be obviated as much as possible . On examination it would be found that the opposition of States to ...
... Legislatures by making them the electors of the National Legislature . All interference between the general and local governments should be obviated as much as possible . On examination it would be found that the opposition of States to ...
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