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Bicameral System
Introduction to the Bicameral System Bicameral System, legislative system in which the power of making the law is vested in two chambers, or houses, both of which must approve a bill before it becomes law. In general the upper house is composed of members selected on a territorial basis, […]
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Bicameral System
Introduction to the Bicameral System Bicameral System, legislative system in which the power of making the law is vested in two chambers, or houses, both of which must approve a bill before it becomes law. In general the upper house is composed of members selected on a territorial basis, […]
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Referendum
Introduction to Referendum Referendum, practice of submitting an issue to the popular vote. The proposal or issue can itself be called a referendum. In government, the "petition referendum" originates with the voters and provides that a proposed law be put to a popular vote before it […]
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Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America
The Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America Editors: David Schultz, John Vile Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7656-8063-7 Content of the Encyclopedia ANP ATCA Attainder, Bill of AU CIA DOJ EDPA FBI FCC Friend of the Court Gay Rights IRS Jim Crow Laws Original Intent Patents Procedural Due Process Rochin v. California (1952) Section…
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Court
Court, Trust From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Court, Trust (1): Any member of an unincorporated society may go into a court of equity on behalf of himself and others to enforce the execution of a trust in favor of the society.109 Court, Remove, Consent From the book […]
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Court
Court, Trust From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Court, Trust (1): Any member of an unincorporated society may go into a court of equity on behalf of himself and others to enforce the execution of a trust in favor of the society.109 Court, Remove, Consent From the book […]
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Legislature
Introduction to Legislature Legislature, branch of government empowered to make, change, or repeal its laws and to levy and regulate its taxes. Most modern legislatures are representative: composed of many members who are chosen directly or indirectly by popular vote. Legislatures that provide […]
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Legislature
Introduction to Legislature Legislature, branch of government empowered to make, change, or repeal its laws and to levy and regulate its taxes. Most modern legislatures are representative: composed of many members who are chosen directly or indirectly by popular vote. Legislatures that provide […]
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Attorney
Introduction to Attorney Attorney, in law, any person authorized by another to represent him or her. An agent who has been granted express authority to bind his or her principal is called an attorney in fact. Such authority is usually granted by a written instrument called a power of […]
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Attorney
Introduction to Attorney Attorney, in law, any person authorized by another to represent him or her. An agent who has been granted express authority to bind his or her principal is called an attorney in fact. Such authority is usually granted by a written instrument called a power of […]
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Abolition
Description of Abolition In this reference work, abolition is a sort of the Civil law, Legal History category. Resources See Also Abolish Resources See Also Nolle Prosequi Slaves Civil law Legal History
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Ligitimation
Legitimation History of Legitimation and Ligitimacy Legitimation and Ligitimacy, the status derived by individuals in consequence of being born in legal wedlock, and the means by which the same status is given to persons not so born. Under the Roman or civil law a child born before the marriage of the parents was made legitimate…
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Ligitimation
Legitimation History of Legitimation and Ligitimacy Legitimation and Ligitimacy, the status derived by individuals in consequence of being born in legal wedlock, and the means by which the same status is given to persons not so born. Under the Roman or civil law a child born before the marriage of the parents was made legitimate…
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Secret Societies
Confessions, Secret Societies From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Confessions, Secret Societies (1): At common law, confessions were admissible; but there is no case in the United States since 1813 where the court has sent a priest to jail for contempt for refusing to […]
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BizFilings
BizFilings Review By NextAdvisors BizFilings is more organized and more robust than any other incorporation-specific online legal service that we’ve reviewed. Although their services are limited to business-related filings, they offer a more robust selection than other business-specific sites. Their simple and clear interface and competitive pricing make them a top choice for your business-related…