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... five thousand free male inhabitants twenty - one years of age or older . A check was placed upon the local authority by giving the governor veto power . Another check to democratic tendencies was found in a property qualifica- tion ...
... five thousand free male inhabitants twenty - one years of age or older . A check was placed upon the local authority by giving the governor veto power . Another check to democratic tendencies was found in a property qualifica- tion ...
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Simeon Davidson Fess. creation of not more than five nor less than three new states . New counties were organized , so that by 1801 there were nine in what is now Ohio . In 1800 Adams had signed the act defining the eastern boundary of ...
Simeon Davidson Fess. creation of not more than five nor less than three new states . New counties were organized , so that by 1801 there were nine in what is now Ohio . In 1800 Adams had signed the act defining the eastern boundary of ...
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... five . Under the constitution of 1851 the state steadily pro- gressed , keeping pace with the wonderful growth of the nation at large . Her area remained intact , but her popu- lation increased normally . The growth of cities , such as ...
... five . Under the constitution of 1851 the state steadily pro- gressed , keeping pace with the wonderful growth of the nation at large . Her area remained intact , but her popu- lation increased normally . The growth of cities , such as ...
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... five senators elected from sena- torial districts . The map on the preceding page shows the senatorial districts of the state as now constituted . 14. The Duties and Powers of Each House . Each house is judge of the qualifications and ...
... five senators elected from sena- torial districts . The map on the preceding page shows the senatorial districts of the state as now constituted . 14. The Duties and Powers of Each House . Each house is judge of the qualifications and ...
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... five . Their jurisdiction is similar to that of justices of the peace . 27. Probate Court . Each county has a probate court presided over by one judge , who is elected for a term of four years . Whenever ten per cent of the voters , in ...
... five . Their jurisdiction is similar to that of justices of the peace . 27. Probate Court . Each county has a probate court presided over by one judge , who is elected for a term of four years . Whenever ten per cent of the voters , in ...
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Page 123 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences...
Page 125 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Page 124 - In any trial, in any court, the party accused shall be allowed to appear and defend in person and with counsel, to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him, and to have a copy thereof...
Page 161 - Whenever two-thirds of the members elected to each branch of the General Assembly shall think it necessary to call a Convention to revise, amend or change this Constitution, they shall recommend to the electors to vote, at the next election for...
Page 126 - This enumeration of rights shall not be construed to impair or deny others retained by the people ; and all powers, not herein delegated, remain with the people.
Page 160 - Appointments and promotions in the civil service of the state, the several counties, and cities, shall be made according to merit and fitness, to be ascertained, as far as practicable, by competitive examinations. Laws shall be passed providing for the enforcement of this provision.
Page 139 - ... to such regulations as may be provided by law. Upon conviction for treason, he shall have power to suspend the execution of the sentence until...
Page 134 - But judgment in such cases shall not extend further than removal from office, and disqualification to hold any office of honor, profit or trust under the government of this State. The party, whether convicted or acquitted, shall, nevertheless, be liable to prosecution, trial, judgment and punishment according to law.
Page 124 - ... no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on presentment or indictment of a grand jury.
Page 126 - The legislative authority of the State shall be vested in a legislative assembly, consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives, but the people reserve to themselves power to propose laws and amendments to the constitution and to enact or reject the same at the polls, independent of the legislative assembly...