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... prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight , but a Tax or Duty may be imposed on such Importation , not exceeding ten dollars for each Person . [ 2 ] The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus ...
... prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight , but a Tax or Duty may be imposed on such Importation , not exceeding ten dollars for each Person . [ 2 ] The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus ...
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... delegated to the United States by the Constitution , nor prohibited by it to the States , are re- served to the States respectively , or to the people . ( ARTICLE XI . ) The Judicial power of the 50 CONSTITUTIONAL TEXT - BOOK .
... delegated to the United States by the Constitution , nor prohibited by it to the States , are re- served to the States respectively , or to the people . ( ARTICLE XI . ) The Judicial power of the 50 CONSTITUTIONAL TEXT - BOOK .
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... prohibited from exercising the same power . It is not alone the existence of the power in Congress , but its actual exer- cise by that body , which restricts the States in the exercise of the same power . For instance , Congress , as we ...
... prohibited from exercising the same power . It is not alone the existence of the power in Congress , but its actual exer- cise by that body , which restricts the States in the exercise of the same power . For instance , Congress , as we ...
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... prohibited from laying any imposts or duties on exports or imports , without the consent of Congress , ex- cept what may be absolutely necessary for executing their inspection laws , by which are meant laws providing for the examination ...
... prohibited from laying any imposts or duties on exports or imports , without the consent of Congress , ex- cept what may be absolutely necessary for executing their inspection laws , by which are meant laws providing for the examination ...
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... prohibited vessels licensed under the laws of the United States to carry on the coasting trade , from navigating the same waters . § 233. The authority granted by this clause extends to fisheries along the coast , the government of ...
... prohibited vessels licensed under the laws of the United States to carry on the coasting trade , from navigating the same waters . § 233. The authority granted by this clause extends to fisheries along the coast , the government of ...
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Page 277 - And the articles of this confederation shall be inviolably observed by every State, and the Union shall be perpetual; nor shall any alteration at any time hereafter be made in any of them; unless such alteration be agreed to in a Congress of the United States, and be afterwards confirmed by the Legislatures of every State.
Page 40 - ... 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the congress may by law have directed.
Page 286 - I have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the state, with particular reference to the founding of them on geographical discriminations. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party, generally.
Page 42 - The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful 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 Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion, and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive...
Page 69 - When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies. The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers ; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.
Page 46 - States, with a request that it might " be submitted to a convention of delegates chosen in each State by the people thereof, under the. recommendation of its legislature, for their assent and ratification.
Page 28 - When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. "When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside : And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present.
Page 271 - Full faith and credit shall be given in each of these States to the records, acts, and judicial proceedings, of the courts and magistrates of every other State.
Page 219 - The records and judicial proceedings of the courts of any State or Territory, or of any such country, shall be proved or admitted in any other court within the United States, by the attestation of the clerk, and the seal of the court annexed, if there be a seal, together with a certificate of the judge, chief justice, or presiding magistrate, that the said attestation is in due form.
Page 1 - ... it is of infinite moment, that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national Union to your collective and individual happiness...