by the Congress of the Confederate States of America

Name: Constitution of the Confederate States of America
Author: by the Congress of the Confederate States of America

Constitution of the Confederate States of America (1861)

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“Constitution of the Confederate States of America”, published in 1861, is a work by by the Congress of the Confederate States of America. It explores elements such as the House of Representatives, Senate and thirds.

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by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, Constitution of the Confederate States of America (1861)

“ No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service, in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor be compelled, in any criminal case, to be a witness against himself; nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. ”

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by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, Constitution of the Confederate States of America (1861)

“ But in choosing the President the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a President, whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth day of March next following, then the Vice President shall act as President, as in case of the death, or other constitutional disability of the President. ”

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by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, Constitution of the Confederate States of America (1861)

“ The judicial power of the Confederate States shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such Inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The judges, both of the Supreme and Inferior Courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. ”

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by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, Constitution of the Confederate States of America (1861)

“ No person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained the age of thirty years, and be a citizen of the Confederate States; and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of the state for which he shall be chosen. ”

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by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, Constitution of the Confederate States of America (1861)

“ In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation ”

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by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, Constitution of the Confederate States of America (1861)

“ Nor shall any state keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay. ”

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by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, Constitution of the Confederate States of America (1861)

“ A person charged in any state with treason, felony, or other crime against the laws of such state, who shall flee from justice, and be found in another state, shall, on demand of the Executive authority of the state from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the state having jurisdiction of the crime. ”

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by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, Constitution of the Confederate States of America (1861)

“ The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. ”

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by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, Constitution of the Confederate States of America (1861)

“ The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof, subject to the provisions of this Constitution; but the Congress may, at any time, by law, make or alter such regulations, except as to the times and places of choosing Senators.
2. The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year ”

by the Congress of the Confederate States of America

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