A Concise View of the Constitution of EnglandLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1808 - 448 pages |
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Page 82
... house of commons . " The right of committing every person who is guilty of a contempt , has been declared at dif- ferent periods , by the highest courts , to belong to the house of commons . " In the conference , " says Professor ...
... house of commons . " The right of committing every person who is guilty of a contempt , has been declared at dif- ferent periods , by the highest courts , to belong to the house of commons . " In the conference , " says Professor ...
Page 101
... house usually prepares a bill of little or no importance , which obtains the honour of being read before the king's speech is discussed . At the beginning of the sessions , too , the house of commons fixes a day as the last upon which ...
... house usually prepares a bill of little or no importance , which obtains the honour of being read before the king's speech is discussed . At the beginning of the sessions , too , the house of commons fixes a day as the last upon which ...
Page 104
George Custance. " between the two houses of parliament in respect " to privilege . " In the house of commons the speaker cannot vote , unless the ayes and noes be equal , and then his casting vote decides the majority : but in the house of ...
George Custance. " between the two houses of parliament in respect " to privilege . " In the house of commons the speaker cannot vote , unless the ayes and noes be equal , and then his casting vote decides the majority : but in the house of ...
Contents
Of the Laws of England | 34 |
Of Countries subject to the Laws of England | 42 |
Of the absolute Rights of Individuals | 52 |
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