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(A) government. The fundamental law of the state, containing the principles upon which the government is founded, and regulating the divisions of the sovereign powers, directing to what persons each of these powers is to be confided, and the, manner it is to be exercised as, the Constitution of the United States. See Story on the Constitution; Rawle on the Const. 2. The words … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTION

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The fundamental law of the United States. 2. It was framed by a convention of the representatives of the people, who met at Philadelphia, and finally adopted it on the 17th day of September, 1787. It became the law of the land on the first Wednesday in March, 1789. 5 Wheat. 420. 3. A short analysis of this instrument, so replete with salutary provisions for insuring liberty and … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S.

(A) Another name for a peace officer, similar to a marshal or sheriff, usual in rural areas, who has the power to serve legal documents, arrest those who are charged with breaking the law and generally keep the peace. Duties are defined by state law. (B) An officer, who is generally elected by the people. 2. He possess power, virture officii, as a conservator of the peace at … [Read more...] about CONSTABLE

Amendment 1 Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified 12/15/1791. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTION OF THE US AMENDMENT 1