The Constitution of the State of Virginia

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authority., 1902 - 87 pages
 

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Page 15 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief...
Page 2 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 59 - Legislature so next chosen as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 59 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and assembly ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and referred to the legislature to be chosen at the next general election of senators...
Page 2 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection and security of the people, nation or community...
Page 31 - The President shall have the power to veto any particular item or items of an appropriation bill, but the veto shall not affect the item or items to which he does not object.
Page 8 - One of the original members shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years...
Page 3 - That in all capital or criminal prosecutions a man hath a right to demand the cause and nature of his accusation...
Page 61 - Recognizances, bonds, obligations, and all other instruments entered into or executed before the adoption of this Constitution, to the people of the State of...
Page 4 - Because we hold it for a fundamental and undeniable truth, " that Religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator and the Manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence.

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