History of the Origin, Formation, and Adoption of the Constitution of the United States, with Notices of Its Principal Framers, Volume 2Harper, 1863 |
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... ADOPTED AS THE BASIS OF REPRESENTATION IN THE HOUSE . RULE FOR COMPUTING THE SLAVES . EQUALITY OF REPRESENTATION OF THE STATES ADOPTED FOR THE SENATE . Appointment of a Committee of Compromise Representation adjusted by the Committee ...
... ADOPTED AS THE BASIS OF REPRESENTATION IN THE HOUSE . RULE FOR COMPUTING THE SLAVES . EQUALITY OF REPRESENTATION OF THE STATES ADOPTED FOR THE SENATE . Appointment of a Committee of Compromise Representation adjusted by the Committee ...
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... adopted , if it was to be a representative government , the existence of these persons must be recognized and provided for in some way . Whatever ratio of representation might be established , whether the States were to be represented ...
... adopted , if it was to be a representative government , the existence of these persons must be recognized and provided for in some way . Whatever ratio of representation might be established , whether the States were to be represented ...
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... adopted the recommendation clearly implied that their dele- gates were to meet and act with the delegations of such other States as might see fit to be represented . The communication of the minority party in Rhode Island was received ...
... adopted the recommendation clearly implied that their dele- gates were to meet and act with the delegations of such other States as might see fit to be represented . The communication of the minority party in Rhode Island was received ...
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... - ments , and additions proposed by the Convention to the country , and afterwards adopted by the people of the States . CHAPTER II . CONSTRUCTION OF A LEGISLATIVE POWER.- BASIS OF CH . I. ] 31 RULE OF INVESTIGATION .
... - ments , and additions proposed by the Convention to the country , and afterwards adopted by the people of the States . CHAPTER II . CONSTRUCTION OF A LEGISLATIVE POWER.- BASIS OF CH . I. ] 31 RULE OF INVESTIGATION .
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... adopted . The firmness and address of Madison and Gouverneur Morris surmounted this obstacle . They declared that the proposed change was absolutely essential to the formation of a national government ; but they consented to postpone ...
... adopted . The firmness and address of Madison and Gouverneur Morris surmounted this obstacle . They declared that the proposed change was absolutely essential to the formation of a national government ; but they consented to postpone ...
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